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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.05, 1,103.12 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.05, 1,103.12 and 370.14 is: 555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.05 : 1,103.12 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.05/1,103.12 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.05x = 1,103.12 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.05x = 408,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,306.99/735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.49

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