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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.94, 1,097.28 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.94, 1,097.28 and 366.54 is: 549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.94 : 1,097.28 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.94/1,097.28 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.94x = 1,097.28 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.94x = 402,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,197.01/731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.49

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