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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.49, 1,095.38 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.49, 1,095.38 and 267.93 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.49 : 1,095.38 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.49/1,095.38 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.49x = 1,095.38 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.49x = 293,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,483.82/730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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