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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.30, 1,096.77 and 360.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.30, 1,096.77 and 360.74 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.30 : 1,096.77 = 360.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.30/1,096.77 = 360.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.30x = 1,096.77 × 360.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.30x = 395,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,643.33/731.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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