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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.17, 1,097.17 and 366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.17, 1,097.17 and 366.46 is: 549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.17 : 1,097.17 = 366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.17/1,097.17 = 366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.17x = 1,097.17 × 366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.17x = 402,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,065.26/732.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.14

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