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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.41, 1,101.13 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.41, 1,101.13 and 388.02 is: 580.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.41 : 1,101.13 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.41/1,101.13 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.41x = 1,101.13 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.41x = 427,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,259.49/735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.99

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