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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,096.37 and 365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,096.37 and 365.30 is: 548.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,096.37 = 365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,096.37 = 365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,096.37 × 365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 400,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,503.96/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.10

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