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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.52, 1,102.88 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.52, 1,102.88 and 370.08 is: 554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.52 : 1,102.88 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.52/1,102.88 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.52x = 1,102.88 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.52x = 408,153.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,153.83/735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.92

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