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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,096.20 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,096.20 and 320.16 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,096.20 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,096.20 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,096.20 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 350,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,959.39/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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