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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,098.09 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,098.09 and 367.47 is: 550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,098.09 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,098.09 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,098.09 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 403,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,515.13/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.92

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