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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,097.01 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731, 1,097.01 and 298.16 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 1,097.01 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/1,097.01 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 1,097.01 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 327,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,084.50/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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