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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,095.30 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,095.30 and 340.23 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,095.30 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,095.30 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,095.30 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 372,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,653.92/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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