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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.77, 1,097.55 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.77, 1,097.55 and 366.92 is: 549.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.77 : 1,097.55 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.77/1,097.55 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.77x = 1,097.55 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.77x = 402,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,707.56/732.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.57

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