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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.34, 1,098.62 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.34, 1,098.62 and 367.70 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.34 : 1,098.62 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.34/1,098.62 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.34x = 1,098.62 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.34x = 403,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,962.57/733.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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