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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.14, 1,096.71 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.14, 1,096.71 and 365.56 is: 548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.14 : 1,096.71 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.14/1,096.71 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.14x = 1,096.71 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.14x = 400,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,913.31/731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.34

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