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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.52, 1,099.02 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.52, 1,099.02 and 367.12 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.52 : 1,099.02 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.52/1,099.02 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.52x = 1,099.02 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.52x = 403,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,472.22/732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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