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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.57, 1,097.39 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.57, 1,097.39 and 238.01 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.57 : 1,097.39 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.57/1,097.39 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.57x = 1,097.39 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.57x = 261,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,184.90/731.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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