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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.19, 1,100.95 and 370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.19, 1,100.95 and 370.15 is: 554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.19 : 1,100.95 = 370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.19/1,100.95 = 370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.19x = 1,100.95 × 370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.19x = 407,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,516.64/735.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.30

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