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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.03, 1,095.93 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.03, 1,095.93 and 366.05 is: 548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.03 : 1,095.93 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.03/1,095.93 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.03x = 1,095.93 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.03x = 401,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,167.92/731.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.77

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