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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.46, 1,095.71 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.46, 1,095.71 and 243.45 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.46 : 1,095.71 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.46/1,095.71 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.46x = 1,095.71 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.46x = 266,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,749.38/730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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