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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.42, 1,101.26 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.42, 1,101.26 and 363.79 is: 545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.42 : 1,101.26 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.42/1,101.26 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.42x = 1,101.26 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.42x = 400,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,627.38/734.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.50

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