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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.04, 1,094.55 and 364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.04, 1,094.55 and 364.58 is: 546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.04 : 1,094.55 = 364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.04/1,094.55 = 364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.04x = 1,094.55 × 364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.04x = 399,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,045.57/730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.61

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