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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.20, 1,093.38 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.20, 1,093.38 and 387.48 is: 580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.20 : 1,093.38 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.20/1,093.38 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.20x = 1,093.38 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.20x = 423,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,662.88/730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.20

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