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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.40, 1,098.33 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.40, 1,098.33 and 270.07 is: 405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.40 : 1,098.33 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.40/1,098.33 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.40x = 1,098.33 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.40x = 296,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,625.98/732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.01

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