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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.81, 1,100.31 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.81, 1,100.31 and 363.66 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.81 : 1,100.31 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.81/1,100.31 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.81x = 1,100.31 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.81x = 400,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,143.55/733.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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