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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.32, 1,096.26 and 346.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.32, 1,096.26 and 346.36 is: 519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.32 : 1,096.26 = 346.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.32/1,096.26 = 346.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.32x = 1,096.26 × 346.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.32x = 379,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,700.61/731.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.20

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