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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.72, 1,099.12 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.72, 1,099.12 and 367.46 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.72 : 1,099.12 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.72/1,099.12 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.72x = 1,099.12 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.72x = 403,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,882.64/732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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