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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.05, 1,095.58 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.05, 1,095.58 and 365.04 is: 547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.05 : 1,095.58 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.05/1,095.58 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.05x = 1,095.58 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.05x = 399,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,930.52/731.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.06

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