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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.28, 1,098.06 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.28, 1,098.06 and 270.04 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.28 : 1,098.06 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.28/1,098.06 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.28x = 1,098.06 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.28x = 296,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,520.12/732.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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