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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.64, 1,095.56 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.64, 1,095.56 and 243.52 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.64 : 1,095.56 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.64/1,095.56 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.64x = 1,095.56 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.64x = 266,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,790.77/730.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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