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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.93, 1,095.40 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.93, 1,095.40 and 335.34 is: 502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.93 : 1,095.40 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.93/1,095.40 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.93x = 1,095.40 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.93x = 367,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,331.44/730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.55

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