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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.91, 1,097.01 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.91, 1,097.01 and 365.90 is: 549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.91 : 1,097.01 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.91/1,097.01 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.91x = 1,097.01 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.91x = 401,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,390.47/730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.17

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