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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.35, 1,642.82 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.35, 1,642.82 and 364.91 is: 547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.35 : 1,642.82 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.35/1,642.82 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.35x = 1,642.82 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.35x = 599,471.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,471.41/1,095.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.29

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