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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.68, 1,102.60 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.68, 1,102.60 and 370.56 is: 555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.68 : 1,102.60 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.68/1,102.60 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.68x = 1,102.60 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.68x = 408,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,579.46/735.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.38

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