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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.60, 1,095.20 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.60, 1,095.20 and 268.14 is: 401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.60 : 1,095.20 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.60/1,095.20 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.60x = 1,095.20 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.60x = 293,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,666.93/730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.95

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