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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.76, 1,103.38 and 370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.76, 1,103.38 and 370.30 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.76 : 1,103.38 = 370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.76/1,103.38 = 370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.76x = 1,103.38 × 370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.76x = 408,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,581.61/735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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