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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.36, 1,096.08 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.36, 1,096.08 and 297.58 is: 446.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.36 : 1,096.08 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.36/1,096.08 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.36x = 1,096.08 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.36x = 326,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,171.49/730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.59

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