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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.52, 1,095.68 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.52, 1,095.68 and 243.56 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.52 : 1,095.68 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.52/1,095.68 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.52x = 1,095.68 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.52x = 266,863.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,863.82/730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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