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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.33, 1,095.63 and 365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.33, 1,095.63 and 365.69 is: 547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.33 : 1,095.63 = 365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.33/1,095.63 = 365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.33x = 1,095.63 × 365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.33x = 400,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,660.93/731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.85

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