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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.32, 1,098.94 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.32, 1,098.94 and 293.52 is: 440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.32 : 1,098.94 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.32/1,098.94 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.32x = 1,098.94 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.32x = 322,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,560.87/732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.46

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