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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,095.06 and 340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,095.06 and 340.58 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,095.06 = 340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,095.06 = 340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,095.06 × 340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 372,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,950.06/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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