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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.30, 1,097.01 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.30, 1,097.01 and 244.35 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.30 : 1,097.01 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.30/1,097.01 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.30x = 1,097.01 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.30x = 268,053.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,053.17/731.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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