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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.31, 1,095.48 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.31, 1,095.48 and 268.10 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.31 : 1,095.48 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.31/1,095.48 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.31x = 1,095.48 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.31x = 293,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,698.19/730.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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