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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.76, 1,098.78 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.76, 1,098.78 and 367.48 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.76 : 1,098.78 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.76/1,098.78 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.76x = 1,098.78 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.76x = 403,779.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,779.67/732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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