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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.29, 1,094.78 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.29, 1,094.78 and 267.75 is: 401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.29 : 1,094.78 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.29/1,094.78 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.29x = 1,094.78 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.29x = 293,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,127.35/730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.38

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