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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.46, 1,094.65 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.46, 1,094.65 and 365.50 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.46 : 1,094.65 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.46/1,094.65 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.46x = 1,094.65 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.46x = 400,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,095.03/730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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