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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.33, 1,098.45 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.33, 1,098.45 and 245.32 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.33 : 1,098.45 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.33/1,098.45 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.33x = 1,098.45 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.33x = 269,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,469.01/732.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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