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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.88, 1,009.99 and 400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.88, 1,009.99 and 400.30 is: 552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.88 : 1,009.99 = 400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.88/1,009.99 = 400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.88x = 1,009.99 × 400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.88x = 404,300.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,300.52/731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.41

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