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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.27, 1,101.30 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.27, 1,101.30 and 369.42 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.27 : 1,101.30 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.27/1,101.30 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.27x = 1,101.30 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.27x = 406,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,842.25/735.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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