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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,095.74 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,095.74 and 384.60 is: 576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,095.74 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,095.74 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,095.74 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 421,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,421.60/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.28

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