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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.52, 1,103.55 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.52, 1,103.55 and 350.50 is: 525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.52 : 1,103.55 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.52/1,103.55 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.52x = 1,103.55 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.52x = 386,794.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,794.28/735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.88

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