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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.34, 1,095.34 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.34, 1,095.34 and 243.26 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.34 : 1,095.34 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.34/1,095.34 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.34x = 1,095.34 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.34x = 266,452.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,452.41/730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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