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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.43, 1,095.82 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.43, 1,095.82 and 268.46 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.43 : 1,095.82 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.43/1,095.82 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.43x = 1,095.82 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.43x = 294,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,177.69/730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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