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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.61, 1,097.52 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.61, 1,097.52 and 270.03 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.61 : 1,097.52 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.61/1,097.52 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.61x = 1,097.52 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.61x = 296,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,366.43/731.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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