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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.43, 1,098.50 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.43, 1,098.50 and 385.02 is: 578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.43 : 1,098.50 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.43/1,098.50 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.43x = 1,098.50 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.43x = 422,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,942.54/731.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.24

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