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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.92, 1,098.04 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.92, 1,098.04 and 366.72 is: 550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.92 : 1,098.04 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.92/1,098.04 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.92x = 1,098.04 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.92x = 402,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,673.23/731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.16

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