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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.74, 1,097.37 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.74, 1,097.37 and 341.50 is: 512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.74 : 1,097.37 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.74/1,097.37 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.74x = 1,097.37 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.74x = 374,751.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,751.86/731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.14

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