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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.31, 1,096.91 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.31, 1,096.91 and 269.07 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.31 : 1,096.91 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.31/1,096.91 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.31x = 1,096.91 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.31x = 295,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,147.29/731.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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