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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.63, 1,097.52 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.63, 1,097.52 and 244.69 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.63 : 1,097.52 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.63/1,097.52 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.63x = 1,097.52 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.63x = 268,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,548.51/731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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