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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,097.04 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731, 1,097.04 and 346.25 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 1,097.04 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/1,097.04 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 1,097.04 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 379,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,850.10/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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