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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.14, 1,098.10 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.14, 1,098.10 and 367.14 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.14 : 1,098.10 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.14/1,098.10 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.14x = 1,098.10 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.14x = 403,156.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,156.43/733.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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