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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.81, 1,099.62 and 367.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.81, 1,099.62 and 367.91 is: 552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.81 : 1,099.62 = 367.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.81/1,099.62 = 367.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.81x = 1,099.62 × 367.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.81x = 404,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,561.19/732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.07

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