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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.59, 1,096.44 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.59, 1,096.44 and 360.96 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.59 : 1,096.44 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.59/1,096.44 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.59x = 1,096.44 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.59x = 395,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,770.98/730.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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