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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.21, 1,093.79 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.21, 1,093.79 and 363.88 is: 545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.21 : 1,093.79 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.21/1,093.79 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.21x = 1,093.79 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.21x = 398,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,006.49/730.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.06

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