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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.89, 1,096.38 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.89, 1,096.38 and 243.90 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.89 : 1,096.38 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.89/1,096.38 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.89x = 1,096.38 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.89x = 267,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,407.08/730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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