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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.53, 1,095.15 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.53, 1,095.15 and 384.04 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.53 : 1,095.15 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.53/1,095.15 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.53x = 1,095.15 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.53x = 420,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,581.41/731.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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