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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,094.31 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,094.31 and 364.14 is: 545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,094.31 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,094.31 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,094.31 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 398,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,482.04/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.47

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