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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.42, 1,095.60 and 297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.42, 1,095.60 and 297.58 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.42 : 1,095.60 = 297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.42/1,095.60 = 297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.42x = 1,095.60 × 297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.42x = 326,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,028.65/730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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