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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.27, 1,097.04 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.27, 1,097.04 and 269.12 is: 403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.27 : 1,097.04 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.27/1,097.04 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.27x = 1,097.04 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.27x = 295,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,235.40/731.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.73

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