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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.89, 1,097.74 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.89, 1,097.74 and 366.90 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.89 : 1,097.74 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.89/1,097.74 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.89x = 1,097.74 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.89x = 402,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,760.81/731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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