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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.56, 1,096.53 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.56, 1,096.53 and 346 is: 518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.56 : 1,096.53 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.56/1,096.53 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.56x = 1,096.53 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.56x = 379,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,399.38/731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.62

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