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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.36, 1,095.64 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.36, 1,095.64 and 365.72 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.36 : 1,095.64 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.36/1,095.64 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.36x = 1,095.64 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.36x = 400,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,697.46/731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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