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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.05, 1,100.12 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.05, 1,100.12 and 368.08 is: 552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.05 : 1,100.12 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.05/1,100.12 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.05x = 1,100.12 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.05x = 404,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,927.58/733.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.39

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