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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.82, 1,101.51 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.82, 1,101.51 and 369.24 is: 553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.82 : 1,101.51 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.82/1,101.51 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.82x = 1,101.51 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.82x = 406,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,721.55/734.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.50

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