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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.13, 1,098.16 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.13, 1,098.16 and 245.18 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.13 : 1,098.16 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.13/1,098.16 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.13x = 1,098.16 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.13x = 269,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,246.87/732.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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