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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.31, 1,096.15 and 366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.31, 1,096.15 and 366.41 is: 549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.31 : 1,096.15 = 366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.31/1,096.15 = 366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.31x = 1,096.15 × 366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.31x = 401,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,640.32/731.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.21

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