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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.41, 1,095.57 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.41, 1,095.57 and 383.64 is: 575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.41 : 1,095.57 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.41/1,095.57 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.41x = 1,095.57 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.41x = 420,304.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,304.47/730.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.44

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