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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.52, 1,103.18 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.52, 1,103.18 and 370.67 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.52 : 1,103.18 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.52/1,103.18 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.52x = 1,103.18 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.52x = 408,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,908.36/736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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