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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.38, 1,099.62 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.38, 1,099.62 and 368.34 is: 552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.38 : 1,099.62 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.38/1,099.62 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.38x = 1,099.62 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.38x = 405,034.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,034.03/733.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.28

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