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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.24, 1,104.88 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.24, 1,104.88 and 370.72 is: 556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.24 : 1,104.88 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.24/1,104.88 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.24x = 1,104.88 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.24x = 409,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,601.11/736.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.34

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