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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.08, 1,102.88 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.08, 1,102.88 and 350.48 is: 525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.08 : 1,102.88 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.08/1,102.88 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.08x = 1,102.88 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.08x = 386,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,537.38/736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.13

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