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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.39, 1,096.56 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.39, 1,096.56 and 366.08 is: 548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.39 : 1,096.56 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.39/1,096.56 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.39x = 1,096.56 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.39x = 401,423.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,423.20/731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.85

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