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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.18, 1,094.58 and 339.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.18, 1,094.58 and 339.85 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.18 : 1,094.58 = 339.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.18/1,094.58 = 339.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.18x = 1,094.58 × 339.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.18x = 371,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,993.01/730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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