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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.25, 1,095.21 and 340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.25, 1,095.21 and 340.01 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.25 : 1,095.21 = 340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.25/1,095.21 = 340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.25x = 1,095.21 × 340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.25x = 372,382.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,382.05/730.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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