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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.69, 1,102.04 and 369.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.69, 1,102.04 and 369.11 is: 553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.69 : 1,102.04 = 369.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.69/1,102.04 = 369.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.69x = 1,102.04 × 369.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.69x = 406,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,773.98/734.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.67

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