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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.11, 1,097.90 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.11, 1,097.90 and 245.03 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.11 : 1,097.90 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.11/1,097.90 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.11x = 1,097.90 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.11x = 269,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,013.56/732.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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