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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.63, 1,097.41 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.63, 1,097.41 and 244.68 is: 367.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.63 : 1,097.41 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.63/1,097.41 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.63x = 1,097.41 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.63x = 268,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,514.28/731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.01

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