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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.06, 1,096.37 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.06, 1,096.37 and 244 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.06 : 1,096.37 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.06/1,096.37 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.06x = 1,096.37 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.06x = 267,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,514.28/731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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