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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.43, 1,008 and 398.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.43, 1,008 and 398.86 is: 550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.43 : 1,008 = 398.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.43/1,008 = 398.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.43x = 1,008 × 398.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.43x = 402,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,050.88/730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.43

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