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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.38, 1,095.83 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.38, 1,095.83 and 383.70 is: 575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.38 : 1,095.83 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.38/1,095.83 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.38x = 1,095.83 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.38x = 420,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,465.45/730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.68

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