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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,097.58 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,097.58 and 346.50 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,097.58 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,097.58 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,097.58 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 380,311.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,311.47/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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