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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.94, 1,099.16 and 367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.94, 1,099.16 and 367.62 is: 551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.94 : 1,099.16 = 367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.94/1,099.16 = 367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.94x = 1,099.16 × 367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.94x = 404,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,073.20/732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.30

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