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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.26, 1,095.08 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.26, 1,095.08 and 340.20 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.26 : 1,095.08 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.26/1,095.08 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.26x = 1,095.08 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.26x = 372,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,544.52/730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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