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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.62, 1,102.32 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.62, 1,102.32 and 369.48 is: 554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.62 : 1,102.32 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.62/1,102.32 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.62x = 1,102.32 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.62x = 407,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,285.19/734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.42

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