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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.68, 1,096.20 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.68, 1,096.20 and 292.02 is: 438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.68 : 1,096.20 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.68/1,096.20 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.68x = 1,096.20 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.68x = 320,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,112.32/730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.10

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