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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.15, 1,094.38 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.15, 1,094.38 and 365.20 is: 547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.15 : 1,094.38 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.15/1,094.38 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.15x = 1,094.38 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.15x = 399,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,667.58/730.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.38

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