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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,096.38 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,096.38 and 268.63 is: 403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,096.38 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,096.38 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,096.38 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 294,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,517.82/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.14

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