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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.36, 1,642.32 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.36, 1,642.32 and 364.72 is: 546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.36 : 1,642.32 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.36/1,642.32 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.36x = 1,642.32 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.36x = 598,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,986.95/1,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.84

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