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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,095.47 and 384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,095.47 and 384.09 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,095.47 = 384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,095.47 = 384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,095.47 × 384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 420,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,759.07/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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