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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.11, 1,098.27 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.11, 1,098.27 and 270.54 is: 405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.11 : 1,098.27 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.11/1,098.27 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.11x = 1,098.27 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.11x = 297,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,119.12/732.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.84

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