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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.32, 1,096.32 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.32, 1,096.32 and 366.24 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.32 : 1,096.32 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.32/1,096.32 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.32x = 1,096.32 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.32x = 401,516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,516.24/731.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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