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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.89, 1,097.98 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.89, 1,097.98 and 244.90 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.89 : 1,097.98 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.89/1,097.98 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.89x = 1,097.98 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.89x = 268,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,893.66/731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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