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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.08, 1,100.16 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.08, 1,100.16 and 367.50 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.08 : 1,100.16 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.08/1,100.16 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.08x = 1,100.16 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.08x = 404,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,308.80/733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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