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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.58, 1,096.44 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.58, 1,096.44 and 320.00 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.58 : 1,096.44 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.58/1,096.44 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.58x = 1,096.44 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.58x = 350,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,862.31/730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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