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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,095.22 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,095.22 and 268.06 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,095.22 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,095.22 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,095.22 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 293,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,577.86/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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