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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.70, 1,097.13 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.70, 1,097.13 and 244.48 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.70 : 1,097.13 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.70/1,097.13 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.70x = 1,097.13 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.70x = 268,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,226.34/731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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