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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.98, 1,098.90 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.98, 1,098.90 and 367.58 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.98 : 1,098.90 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.98/1,098.90 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.98x = 1,098.90 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.98x = 403,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,933.66/732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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