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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.24, 1,097.18 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.24, 1,097.18 and 268.91 is: 403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.24 : 1,097.18 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.24/1,097.18 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.24x = 1,097.18 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.24x = 295,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,041.97/731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.48

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