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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,095.21 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,095.21 and 383.82 is: 575.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,095.21 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,095.21 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,095.21 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 420,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,363.50/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.45

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