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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.36, 1,095.72 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.36, 1,095.72 and 243.40 is: 365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.36 : 1,095.72 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.36/1,095.72 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.36x = 1,095.72 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.36x = 266,698.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,698.25/730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.16

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