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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.18, 1,100.98 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.18, 1,100.98 and 368.71 is: 552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.18 : 1,100.98 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.18/1,100.98 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.18x = 1,100.98 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.18x = 405,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,938.66/734.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.92

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