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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.98, 1,096.50 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.98, 1,096.50 and 268.88 is: 403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.98 : 1,096.50 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.98/1,096.50 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.98x = 1,096.50 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.98x = 294,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,821.44/730.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.32

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