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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.91, 1,098.51 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.91, 1,098.51 and 366.90 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.91 : 1,098.51 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.91/1,098.51 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.91x = 1,098.51 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.91x = 403,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,043.32/731.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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