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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.05, 1,097.08 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.05, 1,097.08 and 366.04 is: 548.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.05 : 1,097.08 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.05/1,097.08 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.05x = 1,097.08 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.05x = 401,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,575.16/732.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.56

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