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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.49, 1,095.82 and 243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.49, 1,095.82 and 243.43 is: 365.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.49 : 1,095.82 = 243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.49/1,095.82 = 243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.49x = 1,095.82 × 243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.49x = 266,752.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,752.11/730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.17

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