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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.58, 1,096.04 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.58, 1,096.04 and 237.02 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.58 : 1,096.04 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.58/1,096.04 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.58x = 1,096.04 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.58x = 259,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,776.74/730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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