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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.53, 1,097.22 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.53, 1,097.22 and 244.58 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.53 : 1,097.22 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.53/1,097.22 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.53x = 1,097.22 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.53x = 268,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,358.07/731.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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