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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.93, 1,097.36 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.93, 1,097.36 and 366.45 is: 549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.93 : 1,097.36 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.93/1,097.36 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.93x = 1,097.36 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.93x = 402,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,125.74/731.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.41

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