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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.55, 1,096.32 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.55, 1,096.32 and 321.03 is: 481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.55 : 1,096.32 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.55/1,096.32 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.55x = 1,096.32 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.55x = 351,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,951.61/731.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.10

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