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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.36, 1,097.19 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.36, 1,097.19 and 384.48 is: 576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.36 : 1,097.19 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.36/1,097.19 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.36x = 1,097.19 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.36x = 421,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,847.61/731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.80

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