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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.33, 1,097.03 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.33, 1,097.03 and 244.39 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.33 : 1,097.03 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.33/1,097.03 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.33x = 1,097.03 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.33x = 268,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,096.45/731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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