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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.26, 1,095.60 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.26, 1,095.60 and 364.98 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.26 : 1,095.60 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.26/1,095.60 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.26x = 1,095.60 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.26x = 399,872.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,872.09/730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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