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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.78, 1,100.58 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.78, 1,100.58 and 368.56 is: 552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.78 : 1,100.58 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.78/1,100.58 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.78x = 1,100.58 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.78x = 405,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,629.76/733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.79

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