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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.37, 1,093.93 and 364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.37, 1,093.93 and 364.39 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.37 : 1,093.93 = 364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.37/1,093.93 = 364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.37x = 1,093.93 × 364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.37x = 398,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,613.51/730.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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