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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.41, 1,098.71 and 245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.41, 1,098.71 and 245.30 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.41 : 1,098.71 = 245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.41/1,098.71 = 245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.41x = 1,098.71 × 245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.41x = 269,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,509.14/732.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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