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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,095.89 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,095.89 and 243.54 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,095.89 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,095.89 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,095.89 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 266,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,891.83/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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