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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.64, 1,096.02 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.64, 1,096.02 and 341.10 is: 510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.64 : 1,096.02 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.64/1,096.02 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.64x = 1,096.02 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.64x = 373,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,852.42/731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.98

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