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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,097.01 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,097.01 and 244.38 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,097.01 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,097.01 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,097.01 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 268,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,087.30/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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