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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.64, 1,095.96 and 365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.64, 1,095.96 and 365.06 is: 547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.64 : 1,095.96 = 365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.64/1,095.96 = 365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.64x = 1,095.96 × 365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.64x = 400,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,091.16/730.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.59

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