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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.95, 1,101.74 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.95, 1,101.74 and 368.64 is: 553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.95 : 1,101.74 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.95/1,101.74 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.95x = 1,101.74 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.95x = 406,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,143.59/733.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.37

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