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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.27, 1,098.14 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.27, 1,098.14 and 245.21 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.27 : 1,098.14 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.27/1,098.14 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.27x = 1,098.14 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.27x = 269,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,268.19/732.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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