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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.11, 1,101.75 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.11, 1,101.75 and 364.52 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.11 : 1,101.75 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.11/1,101.75 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.11x = 1,101.75 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.11x = 401,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,609.91/735.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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