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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,095.92 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,095.92 and 237.06 is: 355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,095.92 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,095.92 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,095.92 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 259,798.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,798.80/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.63

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