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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.61, 1,098.66 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.61, 1,098.66 and 245.55 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.61 : 1,098.66 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.61/1,098.66 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.61x = 1,098.66 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.61x = 269,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,775.96/732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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