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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.58, 1,103.38 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.58, 1,103.38 and 370.86 is: 555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.58 : 1,103.38 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.58/1,103.38 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.58x = 1,103.38 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.58x = 409,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,199.51/736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.54

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