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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.35, 1,094.56 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.35, 1,094.56 and 297.27 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.35 : 1,094.56 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.35/1,094.56 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.35x = 1,094.56 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.35x = 325,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,373.64/730.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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