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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.51, 1,099.58 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.51, 1,099.58 and 367.61 is: 551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.51 : 1,099.58 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.51/1,099.58 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.51x = 1,099.58 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.51x = 404,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,209.27/732.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.81

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