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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.52, 1,098.97 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.52, 1,098.97 and 245.57 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.52 : 1,098.97 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.52/1,098.97 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.52x = 1,098.97 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.52x = 269,874.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,874.06/732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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