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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.37, 1,094.54 and 383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.37, 1,094.54 and 383.01 is: 573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.37 : 1,094.54 = 383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.37/1,094.54 = 383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.37x = 1,094.54 × 383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.37x = 419,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,217.85/730.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.98

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