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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.28, 1,094.05 and 383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.28, 1,094.05 and 383.95 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.28 : 1,094.05 = 383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.28/1,094.05 = 383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.28x = 1,094.05 × 383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.28x = 420,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,058.58/730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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