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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.46, 1,102.61 and 365.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.46, 1,102.61 and 365.39 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.46 : 1,102.61 = 365.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.46/1,102.61 = 365.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.46x = 1,102.61 × 365.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.46x = 402,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,883.60/735.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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