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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.12, 1,098.53 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.12, 1,098.53 and 367.16 is: 550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.12 : 1,098.53 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.12/1,098.53 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.12x = 1,098.53 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.12x = 403,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,328.95/732.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.91

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