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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.55, 1,095.85 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.55, 1,095.85 and 268.10 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.55 : 1,095.85 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.55/1,095.85 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.55x = 1,095.85 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.55x = 293,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,800.46/730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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