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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.50, 1,008.08 and 398.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.50, 1,008.08 and 398.93 is: 550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.50 : 1,008.08 = 398.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.50/1,008.08 = 398.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.50x = 1,008.08 × 398.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.50x = 402,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,157.16/730.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.52

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