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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.42, 1,097.82 and 367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.42, 1,097.82 and 367.11 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.42 : 1,097.82 = 367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.42/1,097.82 = 367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.42x = 1,097.82 × 367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.42x = 403,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,020.70/732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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