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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.25, 1,097.01 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.25, 1,097.01 and 244.17 is: 366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.25 : 1,097.01 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.25/1,097.01 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.25x = 1,097.01 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.25x = 267,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,856.93/731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.30

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