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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.54, 1,099.44 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.54, 1,099.44 and 294.10 is: 441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.54 : 1,099.44 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.54/1,099.44 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.54x = 1,099.44 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.54x = 323,345.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,345.30/732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.40

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