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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.99, 1,096.56 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.99, 1,096.56 and 244.09 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.99 : 1,096.56 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.99/1,096.56 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.99x = 1,096.56 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.99x = 267,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,659.33/730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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