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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.84, 1,096.41 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.84, 1,096.41 and 237.27 is: 355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.84 : 1,096.41 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.84/1,096.41 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.84x = 1,096.41 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.84x = 260,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,138.53/730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.95

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