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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.69, 1,098.50 and 367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.69, 1,098.50 and 367.11 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.69 : 1,098.50 = 367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.69/1,098.50 = 367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.69x = 1,098.50 × 367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.69x = 403,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,268.50/732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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