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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.69, 1,096.04 and 365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.69, 1,096.04 and 365.11 is: 547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.69 : 1,096.04 = 365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.69/1,096.04 = 365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.69x = 1,096.04 × 365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.69x = 400,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,173.34/730.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.67

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