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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.07, 1,098.24 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.07, 1,098.24 and 366.76 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.07 : 1,098.24 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.07/1,098.24 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.07x = 1,098.24 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.07x = 402,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,790.50/732.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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