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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.65, 1,096.63 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.65, 1,096.63 and 366.70 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.65 : 1,096.63 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.65/1,096.63 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.65x = 1,096.63 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.65x = 402,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,134.22/731.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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