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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.96, 1,095.66 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.96, 1,095.66 and 365.02 is: 547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.96 : 1,095.66 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.96/1,095.66 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.96x = 1,095.66 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.96x = 399,937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,937.81/730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.14

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