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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.35, 1,095.11 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.35, 1,095.11 and 243.39 is: 364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.35 : 1,095.11 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.35/1,095.11 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.35x = 1,095.11 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.35x = 266,537.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,537.61/730.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.95

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