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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.54, 1,095.67 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.54, 1,095.67 and 243.50 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.54 : 1,095.67 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.54/1,095.67 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.54x = 1,095.67 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.54x = 266,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,795.65/730.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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