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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.24, 1,095.36 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.24, 1,095.36 and 387.84 is: 581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.24 : 1,095.36 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.24/1,095.36 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.24x = 1,095.36 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.24x = 424,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,824.42/730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.76

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