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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.30, 1,096.53 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.30, 1,096.53 and 341.15 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.30 : 1,096.53 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.30/1,096.53 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.30x = 1,096.53 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.30x = 374,081.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,081.21/731.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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