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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.04, 1,097.64 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.04, 1,097.64 and 244.96 is: 367.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.04 : 1,097.64 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.04/1,097.64 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.04x = 1,097.64 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.04x = 268,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,877.89/732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.30

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