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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.99, 1,095.90 and 365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.99, 1,095.90 and 365.59 is: 548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.99 : 1,095.90 = 365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.99/1,095.90 = 365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.99x = 1,095.90 × 365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.99x = 400,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,650.08/730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.09

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