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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.43, 1,094.95 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.43, 1,094.95 and 243.14 is: 364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.43 : 1,094.95 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.43/1,094.95 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.43x = 1,094.95 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.43x = 266,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,228.88/730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.48

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