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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,095.42 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,095.42 and 297.60 is: 446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,095.42 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,095.42 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,095.42 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 325,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,996.99/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.14

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