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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.46, 1,104.10 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.46, 1,104.10 and 366.39 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.46 : 1,104.10 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.46/1,104.10 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.46x = 1,104.10 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.46x = 404,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,531.20/736.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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