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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.99, 1,105.22 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.99, 1,105.22 and 268.34 is: 402.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.99 : 1,105.22 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.99/1,105.22 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.99x = 1,105.22 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.99x = 296,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,569.88/736.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.41

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