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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.24, 1,100.88 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.24, 1,100.88 and 369.12 is: 552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.24 : 1,100.88 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.24/1,100.88 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.24x = 1,100.88 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.24x = 406,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,356.83/735.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.69

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