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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.25, 1,098.02 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.25, 1,098.02 and 244.95 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.25 : 1,098.02 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.25/1,098.02 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.25x = 1,098.02 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.25x = 268,960.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,960.00/732.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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