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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.58, 1,095.72 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.58, 1,095.72 and 365.60 is: 548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.58 : 1,095.72 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.58/1,095.72 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.58x = 1,095.72 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.58x = 400,595.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,595.23/730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.32

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