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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.80, 1,100.34 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.80, 1,100.34 and 368.04 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.80 : 1,100.34 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.80/1,100.34 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.80x = 1,100.34 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.80x = 404,969.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,969.13/733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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