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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.83, 1,096.40 and 340.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.83, 1,096.40 and 340.54 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.83 : 1,096.40 = 340.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.83/1,096.40 = 340.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.83x = 1,096.40 × 340.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.83x = 373,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,368.06/730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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