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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.51, 1,095.23 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.51, 1,095.23 and 268.05 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.51 : 1,095.23 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.51/1,095.23 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.51x = 1,095.23 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.51x = 293,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,569.59/730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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