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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.68, 1,095.04 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.68, 1,095.04 and 268.03 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.68 : 1,095.04 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.68/1,095.04 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.68x = 1,095.04 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.68x = 293,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,503.57/730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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