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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.36, 1,098.54 and 245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.36, 1,098.54 and 245.46 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.36 : 1,098.54 = 245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.36/1,098.54 = 245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.36x = 1,098.54 × 245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.36x = 269,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,647.63/732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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