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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.26, 1,097.98 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.26, 1,097.98 and 245.04 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.26 : 1,097.98 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.26/1,097.98 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.26x = 1,097.98 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.26x = 269,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,049.02/732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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