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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.45, 1,095.69 and 243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.45, 1,095.69 and 243.49 is: 365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.45 : 1,095.69 = 243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.45/1,095.69 = 243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.45x = 1,095.69 × 243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.45x = 266,789.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,789.56/730.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.24

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