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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.69, 1,099.06 and 367.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.69, 1,099.06 and 367.29 is: 550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.69 : 1,099.06 = 367.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.69/1,099.06 = 367.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.69x = 1,099.06 × 367.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.69x = 403,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,672.83/732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.95

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