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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.04, 1,097.26 and 366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.04, 1,097.26 and 366.01 is: 548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.04 : 1,097.26 = 366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.04/1,097.26 = 366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.04x = 1,097.26 × 366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.04x = 401,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,608.13/732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.62

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