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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.95, 1,104.14 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.95, 1,104.14 and 365.99 is: 549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.95 : 1,104.14 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.95/1,104.14 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.95x = 1,104.14 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.95x = 404,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,099.59/735.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.08

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