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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.16, 1,097.88 and 269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.16, 1,097.88 and 269.62 is: 404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.16 : 1,097.88 = 269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.16/1,097.88 = 269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.16x = 1,097.88 × 269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.16x = 296,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,010.41/732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.30

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