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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.43, 1,097.18 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.43, 1,097.18 and 268.92 is: 403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.43 : 1,097.18 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.43/1,097.18 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.43x = 1,097.18 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.43x = 295,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,052.30/731.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.39

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