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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.02, 1,094.32 and 334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.02, 1,094.32 and 334.65 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.02 : 1,094.32 = 334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.02/1,094.32 = 334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.02x = 1,094.32 × 334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.02x = 366,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,214.19/730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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