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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.72, 1,098.96 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.72, 1,098.96 and 367.44 is: 551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.72 : 1,098.96 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.72/1,098.96 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.72x = 1,098.96 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.72x = 403,801.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,801.86/732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.10

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