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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.73, 1,097.22 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.73, 1,097.22 and 269.49 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.73 : 1,097.22 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.73/1,097.22 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.73x = 1,097.22 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.73x = 295,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,689.82/731.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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