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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.22, 1,098.90 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.22, 1,098.90 and 367.52 is: 550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.22 : 1,098.90 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.22/1,098.90 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.22x = 1,098.90 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.22x = 403,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,867.73/733.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.81

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