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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.05, 1,100.96 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.05, 1,100.96 and 240.46 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.05 : 1,100.96 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.05/1,100.96 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.05x = 1,100.96 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.05x = 264,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,733.25/734.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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