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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.90, 1,101.35 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.90, 1,101.35 and 369.94 is: 554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.90 : 1,101.35 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.90/1,101.35 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.90x = 1,101.35 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.90x = 407,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,433.42/734.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.41

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