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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.24, 1,095.36 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.24, 1,095.36 and 388.16 is: 582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.24 : 1,095.36 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.24/1,095.36 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.24x = 1,095.36 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.24x = 425,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,174.94/730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.24

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