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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.18, 1,094.72 and 365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.18, 1,094.72 and 365.23 is: 547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.18 : 1,094.72 = 365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.18/1,094.72 = 365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.18x = 1,094.72 × 365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.18x = 399,817.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,817.97/730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.56

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