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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.01, 1,097.97 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.01, 1,097.97 and 245.02 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.01 : 1,097.97 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.01/1,097.97 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.01x = 1,097.97 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.01x = 269,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,024.61/732.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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