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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.42, 1,095.53 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.42, 1,095.53 and 268.13 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.42 : 1,095.53 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.42/1,095.53 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.42x = 1,095.53 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.42x = 293,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,745.86/730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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