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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.66, 1,102.64 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.66, 1,102.64 and 369.65 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.66 : 1,102.64 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.66/1,102.64 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.66x = 1,102.64 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.66x = 407,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,590.88/734.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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