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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.18, 1,096.25 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.18, 1,096.25 and 365.70 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.18 : 1,096.25 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.18/1,096.25 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.18x = 1,096.25 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.18x = 400,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,896.80/731.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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