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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,095.26 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,095.26 and 340.28 is: 510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,095.26 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,095.26 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,095.26 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 372,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,692.00/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.19

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