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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.63, 1,096.01 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.63, 1,096.01 and 237.01 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.63 : 1,096.01 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.63/1,096.01 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.63x = 1,096.01 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.63x = 259,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,770.31/730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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