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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.34, 1,095.69 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.34, 1,095.69 and 345.50 is: 518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.34 : 1,095.69 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.34/1,095.69 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.34x = 1,095.69 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.34x = 378,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,560.90/730.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.34

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