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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,094.52 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,094.52 and 344.88 is: 516.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,094.52 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,094.52 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,094.52 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 377,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,478.06/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.87

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