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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.06, 1,102.51 and 370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.06, 1,102.51 and 370.11 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.06 : 1,102.51 = 370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.06/1,102.51 = 370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.06x = 1,102.51 × 370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.06x = 408,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,049.98/735.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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