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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.17, 1,097.19 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.17, 1,097.19 and 269.27 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.17 : 1,097.19 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.17/1,097.19 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.17x = 1,097.19 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.17x = 295,443.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,443.23/731.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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