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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.24, 1,102.38 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.24, 1,102.38 and 370.12 is: 554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.24 : 1,102.38 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.24/1,102.38 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.24x = 1,102.38 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.24x = 408,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,012.89/736.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.18

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