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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.71, 1,097.01 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.71, 1,097.01 and 366.76 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.71 : 1,097.01 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.71/1,097.01 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.71x = 1,097.01 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.71x = 402,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,339.39/731.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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