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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.55, 1,096.01 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.55, 1,096.01 and 243.60 is: 365.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.55 : 1,096.01 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.55/1,096.01 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.55x = 1,096.01 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.55x = 266,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,986.82/730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.46

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