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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.58, 1,100.66 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.58, 1,100.66 and 368.60 is: 552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.58 : 1,100.66 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.58/1,100.66 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.58x = 1,100.66 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.58x = 405,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,695.93/734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.28

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