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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.64, 1,102.26 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.64, 1,102.26 and 369.66 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.64 : 1,102.26 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.64/1,102.26 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.64x = 1,102.26 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.64x = 407,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,461.43/734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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