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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.43, 1,096.23 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.43, 1,096.23 and 366.31 is: 549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.43 : 1,096.23 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.43/1,096.23 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.43x = 1,096.23 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.43x = 401,560.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,560.01/731.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.01

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