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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.21, 1,094.24 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.21, 1,094.24 and 364.50 is: 546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.21 : 1,094.24 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.21/1,094.24 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.21x = 1,094.24 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.21x = 398,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,850.48/730.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.21

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