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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.11, 1,097.97 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.11, 1,097.97 and 269.93 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.11 : 1,097.97 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.11/1,097.97 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.11x = 1,097.97 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.11x = 296,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,369.55/732.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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