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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.99, 1,104 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.99, 1,104 and 370.80 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.99 : 1,104 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.99/1,104 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.99x = 1,104 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.99x = 409,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,363.20/735.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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