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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.34, 1,098.18 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.34, 1,098.18 and 270.04 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.34 : 1,098.18 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.34/1,098.18 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.34x = 1,098.18 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.34x = 296,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,552.53/732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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