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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.19, 1,101.29 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.19, 1,101.29 and 368.61 is: 552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.19 : 1,101.29 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.19/1,101.29 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.19x = 1,101.29 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.19x = 405,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,944.66/734.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.92

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