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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.17, 1,096.44 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.17, 1,096.44 and 244.09 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.17 : 1,096.44 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.17/1,096.44 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.17x = 1,096.44 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.17x = 267,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,630.04/731.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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