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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.35, 1,102.41 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.35, 1,102.41 and 388.46 is: 582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.35 : 1,102.41 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.35/1,102.41 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.35x = 1,102.41 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.35x = 428,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,244.94/735.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.37

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