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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,097.70 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,097.70 and 269.70 is: 404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,097.70 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,097.70 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,097.70 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 296,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,049.69/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.31

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