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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.20, 1,095.47 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.20, 1,095.47 and 339.92 is: 509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.20 : 1,095.47 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.20/1,095.47 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.20x = 1,095.47 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.20x = 372,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,364.99/730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.95

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