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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.52, 1,095.47 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.52, 1,095.47 and 268.16 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.52 : 1,095.47 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.52/1,095.47 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.52x = 1,095.47 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.52x = 293,763.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,763.09/730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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