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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.34, 1,095.15 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.34, 1,095.15 and 267.80 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.34 : 1,095.15 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.34/1,095.15 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.34x = 1,095.15 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.34x = 293,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,275.69/730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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