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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.01, 1,097.65 and 244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.01, 1,097.65 and 244.99 is: 367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.01 : 1,097.65 = 244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.01/1,097.65 = 244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.01x = 1,097.65 × 244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.01x = 268,913.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,913.27/732.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.36

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