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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.65, 1,095.83 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.65, 1,095.83 and 268.31 is: 402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.65 : 1,095.83 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.65/1,095.83 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.65x = 1,095.83 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.65x = 294,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,022.15/730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.41

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