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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.10, 1,103.32 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.10, 1,103.32 and 370.13 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.10 : 1,103.32 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.10/1,103.32 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.10x = 1,103.32 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.10x = 408,366.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,366.78/735.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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