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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.51, 1,098.52 and 367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.51, 1,098.52 and 367.05 is: 550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.51 : 1,098.52 = 367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.51/1,098.52 = 367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.51x = 1,098.52 × 367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.51x = 403,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,211.77/732.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.45

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