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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.46, 1,095.49 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.46, 1,095.49 and 243.85 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.46 : 1,095.49 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.46/1,095.49 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.46x = 1,095.49 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.46x = 267,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,135.24/730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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