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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.78, 1,097.58 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.78, 1,097.58 and 366.56 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.78 : 1,097.58 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.78/1,097.58 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.78x = 1,097.58 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.78x = 402,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,328.92/731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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