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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.33, 1,101.63 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.33, 1,101.63 and 369.69 is: 553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.33 : 1,101.63 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.33/1,101.63 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.33x = 1,101.63 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.33x = 407,261.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,261.59/735.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.85

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