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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.16, 1,104.17 and 370.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.16, 1,104.17 and 370.65 is: 555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.16 : 1,104.17 = 370.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.16/1,104.17 = 370.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.16x = 1,104.17 × 370.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.16x = 409,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,262.90/736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.95

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