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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.47, 1,103.88 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.47, 1,103.88 and 370.50 is: 556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.47 : 1,103.88 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.47/1,103.88 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.47x = 1,103.88 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.47x = 408,988.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,988.93/735.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.09

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