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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.20, 1,094.50 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.20, 1,094.50 and 360.26 is: 540.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.20 : 1,094.50 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.20/1,094.50 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.20x = 1,094.50 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.20x = 394,304.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,304.57/730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.00

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