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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.11, 1,103.22 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.11, 1,103.22 and 370.08 is: 554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.11 : 1,103.22 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.11/1,103.22 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.11x = 1,103.22 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.11x = 408,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,279.66/736.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.64

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