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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.99, 1,095.06 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.99, 1,095.06 and 366.08 is: 548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.99 : 1,095.06 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.99/1,095.06 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.99x = 1,095.06 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.99x = 400,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,883.68/730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.41

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