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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.24, 1,094.44 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.24, 1,094.44 and 339.72 is: 509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.24 : 1,094.44 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.24/1,094.44 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.24x = 1,094.44 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.24x = 371,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,803.16/730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.15

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