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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.90, 1,095.51 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.90, 1,095.51 and 365.95 is: 548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.90 : 1,095.51 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.90/1,095.51 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.90x = 1,095.51 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.90x = 400,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,901.88/730.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.50

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