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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.34, 1,095.62 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.34, 1,095.62 and 365.70 is: 547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.34 : 1,095.62 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.34/1,095.62 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.34x = 1,095.62 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.34x = 400,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,668.23/731.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.85

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