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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.36, 1,103.43 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.36, 1,103.43 and 370.69 is: 555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.36 : 1,103.43 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.36/1,103.43 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.36x = 1,103.43 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.36x = 409,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,029.10/736.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.48

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