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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.27, 1,101.67 and 368.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.27, 1,101.67 and 368.99 is: 553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.27 : 1,101.67 = 368.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.27/1,101.67 = 368.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.27x = 1,101.67 × 368.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.27x = 406,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,502.91/734.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.62

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