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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,098.20 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,098.20 and 245.28 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,098.20 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,098.20 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,098.20 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 269,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,366.50/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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