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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.38, 1,094.36 and 318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.38, 1,094.36 and 318.90 is: 477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.38 : 1,094.36 = 318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.38/1,094.36 = 318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.38x = 1,094.36 × 318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.38x = 348,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,991.40/730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.82

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