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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.65, 1,103.72 and 370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.65, 1,103.72 and 370.34 is: 555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.65 : 1,103.72 = 370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.65/1,103.72 = 370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.65x = 1,103.72 × 370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.65x = 408,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,744.29/735.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.63

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