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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,095.80 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,095.80 and 243.58 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,095.80 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,095.80 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,095.80 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 266,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,914.96/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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