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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.44, 1,095.42 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.44, 1,095.42 and 360.06 is: 539.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.44 : 1,095.42 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.44/1,095.42 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.44x = 1,095.42 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.44x = 394,416.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,416.93/730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.97

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