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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.68, 1,095.66 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.68, 1,095.66 and 268.11 is: 402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.68 : 1,095.66 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.68/1,095.66 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.68x = 1,095.66 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.68x = 293,757.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,757.40/730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.03

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