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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.26, 1,098.19 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.26, 1,098.19 and 362.39 is: 542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.26 : 1,098.19 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.26/1,098.19 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.26x = 1,098.19 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.26x = 397,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,966.00/733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.73

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