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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.51, 1,095.51 and 243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.51, 1,095.51 and 243.43 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.51 : 1,095.51 = 243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.51/1,095.51 = 243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.51x = 1,095.51 × 243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.51x = 266,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,678.17/730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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