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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,102.41 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,102.41 and 369.36 is: 554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,102.41 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,102.41 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,102.41 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 407,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,186.16/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.04

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