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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,098.36 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,098.36 and 293.69 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,098.36 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,098.36 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,098.36 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 322,577.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,577.35/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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