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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.23, 1,095.49 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.23, 1,095.49 and 383.34 is: 575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.23 : 1,095.49 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.23/1,095.49 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.23x = 1,095.49 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.23x = 419,949.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,949.72/730.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.10

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