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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.88, 1,095.92 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.88, 1,095.92 and 243.66 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.88 : 1,095.92 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.88/1,095.92 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.88x = 1,095.92 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.88x = 267,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,031.87/730.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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