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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.68, 1,097.39 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.68, 1,097.39 and 244.67 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.68 : 1,097.39 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.68/1,097.39 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.68x = 1,097.39 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.68x = 268,498.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,498.41/731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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