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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.30, 1,095.64 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.30, 1,095.64 and 268.34 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.30 : 1,095.64 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.30/1,095.64 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.30x = 1,095.64 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.30x = 294,004.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,004.04/730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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