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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.20, 1,095.84 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.20, 1,095.84 and 346.56 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.20 : 1,095.84 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.20/1,095.84 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.20x = 1,095.84 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.20x = 379,774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,774.31/731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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