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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.49, 1,098.71 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.49, 1,098.71 and 245.53 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.49 : 1,098.71 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.49/1,098.71 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.49x = 1,098.71 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.49x = 269,768.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,768.71/732.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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