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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,097.15 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,097.15 and 244.44 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,097.15 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,097.15 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,097.15 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 268,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,186.12/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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