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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.96, 1,010.09 and 400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.96, 1,010.09 and 400.38 is: 552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.96 : 1,010.09 = 400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.96/1,010.09 = 400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.96x = 1,010.09 × 400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.96x = 404,419.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,419.83/731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.52

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