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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.40, 1,102.44 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.40, 1,102.44 and 369.80 is: 554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.40 : 1,102.44 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.40/1,102.44 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.40x = 1,102.44 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.40x = 407,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,682.31/735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.37

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