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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.13, 1,094.18 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.13, 1,094.18 and 334.51 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.13 : 1,094.18 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.13/1,094.18 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.13x = 1,094.18 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.13x = 366,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,012.25/730.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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