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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.36, 1,100.17 and 369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.36, 1,100.17 and 369.41 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.36 : 1,100.17 = 369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.36/1,100.17 = 369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.36x = 1,100.17 × 369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.36x = 406,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,408.30/734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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