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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.40, 1,098.68 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.40, 1,098.68 and 245.48 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.40 : 1,098.68 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.40/1,098.68 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.40x = 1,098.68 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.40x = 269,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,703.97/732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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