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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.62, 1,103.69 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.62, 1,103.69 and 370.10 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.62 : 1,103.69 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.62/1,103.69 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.62x = 1,103.69 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.62x = 408,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,479.35/735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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