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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.48, 1,102.44 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.48, 1,102.44 and 369.48 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.48 : 1,102.44 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.48/1,102.44 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.48x = 1,102.44 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.48x = 407,329.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,329.53/735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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