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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.34, 1,104.67 and 370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.34, 1,104.67 and 370.98 is: 556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.34 : 1,104.67 = 370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.34/1,104.67 = 370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.34x = 1,104.67 × 370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.34x = 409,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,810.48/736.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.55

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