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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.31, 1,097.65 and 367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.31, 1,097.65 and 367.41 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.31 : 1,097.65 = 367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.31/1,097.65 = 367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.31x = 1,097.65 × 367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.31x = 403,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,287.59/732.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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