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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.16, 1,101.51 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.16, 1,101.51 and 364.48 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.16 : 1,101.51 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.16/1,101.51 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.16x = 1,101.51 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.16x = 401,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,478.36/735.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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