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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,097.28 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,097.28 and 366.30 is: 548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,097.28 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,097.28 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,097.28 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 401,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,933.66/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.60

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