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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.52, 1,096.32 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.52, 1,096.32 and 346.04 is: 519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.52 : 1,096.32 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.52/1,096.32 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.52x = 1,096.32 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.52x = 379,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,370.57/730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.32

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