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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.55, 1,098.33 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.55, 1,098.33 and 385.14 is: 578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.55 : 1,098.33 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.55/1,098.33 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.55x = 1,098.33 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.55x = 423,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,010.82/731.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.24

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