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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,097.15 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,097.15 and 341.26 is: 512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,097.15 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,097.15 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,097.15 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 374,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,415.13/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.00

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