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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.71, 1,097.87 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.71, 1,097.87 and 366.30 is: 549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.71 : 1,097.87 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.71/1,097.87 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.71x = 1,097.87 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.71x = 402,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,149.78/731.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.60

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