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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.14, 1,099.62 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.14, 1,099.62 and 368.15 is: 552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.14 : 1,099.62 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.14/1,099.62 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.14x = 1,099.62 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.14x = 404,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,819.60/733.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.17

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