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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,096.55 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731, 1,096.55 and 244.10 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 1,096.55 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/1,096.55 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 1,096.55 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 267,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,667.86/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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