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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.25, 1,097.24 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.25, 1,097.24 and 320.31 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.25 : 1,097.24 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.25/1,097.24 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.25x = 1,097.24 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.25x = 351,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,455.34/731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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