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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.01, 1,096.69 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.01, 1,096.69 and 244.07 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.01 : 1,096.69 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.01/1,096.69 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.01x = 1,096.69 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.01x = 267,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,669.13/731.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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