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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.40, 1,097.76 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.40, 1,097.76 and 367.45 is: 550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.40 : 1,097.76 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.40/1,097.76 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.40x = 1,097.76 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.40x = 403,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,371.91/732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.75

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