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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.29, 1,095.03 and 243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.29, 1,095.03 and 243.21 is: 364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.29 : 1,095.03 = 243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.29/1,095.03 = 243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.29x = 1,095.03 × 243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.29x = 266,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,322.25/730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.68

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