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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.64, 1,097.60 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.64, 1,097.60 and 244.72 is: 367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.64 : 1,097.60 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.64/1,097.60 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.64x = 1,097.60 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.64x = 268,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,604.67/731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.13

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