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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.36, 1,097.64 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.36, 1,097.64 and 385.08 is: 577.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.36 : 1,097.64 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.36/1,097.64 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.36x = 1,097.64 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.36x = 422,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,679.21/731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.94

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