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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.96, 1,096.58 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.96, 1,096.58 and 243.99 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.96 : 1,096.58 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.96/1,096.58 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.96x = 1,096.58 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.96x = 267,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,555.16/730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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