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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,093.65 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,093.65 and 383.04 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,093.65 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,093.65 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,093.65 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 418,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,911.70/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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