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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.51, 1,095.42 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.51, 1,095.42 and 268.17 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.51 : 1,095.42 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.51/1,095.42 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.51x = 1,095.42 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.51x = 293,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,758.78/730.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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