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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.67, 1,095.35 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.67, 1,095.35 and 268.14 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.67 : 1,095.35 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.67/1,095.35 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.67x = 1,095.35 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.67x = 293,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,707.15/730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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