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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,096.20 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,096.20 and 341.28 is: 511.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,096.20 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,096.20 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,096.20 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 374,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,111.14/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.67

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