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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.16, 1,098.30 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.16, 1,098.30 and 367.40 is: 550.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.16 : 1,098.30 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.16/1,098.30 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.16x = 1,098.30 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.16x = 403,515.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,515.42/733.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.38

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