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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.68, 1,099.60 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.68, 1,099.60 and 368.56 is: 552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.68 : 1,099.60 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.68/1,099.60 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.68x = 1,099.60 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.68x = 405,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,268.58/733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.38

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