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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.58, 1,097.46 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.58, 1,097.46 and 244.98 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.58 : 1,097.46 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.58/1,097.46 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.58x = 1,097.46 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.58x = 268,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,855.75/731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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