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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.24, 1,101.32 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.24, 1,101.32 and 368.75 is: 553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.24 : 1,101.32 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.24/1,101.32 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.24x = 1,101.32 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.24x = 406,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,111.75/734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.10

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