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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.81, 1,095.40 and 365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.81, 1,095.40 and 365.91 is: 548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.81 : 1,095.40 = 365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.81/1,095.40 = 365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.81x = 1,095.40 × 365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.81x = 400,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,817.81/730.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.46

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