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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.60, 1,097.28 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.60, 1,097.28 and 244.60 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.60 : 1,097.28 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.60/1,097.28 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.60x = 1,097.28 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.60x = 268,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,394.69/731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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