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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.58, 1,094.90 and 345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.58, 1,094.90 and 345.94 is: 518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.58 : 1,094.90 = 345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.58/1,094.90 = 345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.58x = 1,094.90 × 345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.58x = 378,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,765.10/730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.45

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