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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.61, 1,097.16 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.61, 1,097.16 and 244.55 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.61 : 1,097.16 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.61/1,097.16 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.61x = 1,097.16 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.61x = 268,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,312.30/731.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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