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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.64, 1,098.60 and 245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.64, 1,098.60 and 245.38 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.64 : 1,098.60 = 245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.64/1,098.60 = 245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.64x = 1,098.60 × 245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.64x = 269,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,574.47/732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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