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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.49, 1,103.36 and 370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.49, 1,103.36 and 370.39 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.49 : 1,103.36 = 370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.49/1,103.36 = 370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.49x = 1,103.36 × 370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.49x = 408,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,673.51/736.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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