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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.02, 1,097.73 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.02, 1,097.73 and 269.66 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.02 : 1,097.73 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.02/1,097.73 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.02x = 1,097.73 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.02x = 296,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,008.38/732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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