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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.80, 1,098.32 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.80, 1,098.32 and 321.28 is: 482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.80 : 1,098.32 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.80/1,098.32 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.80x = 1,098.32 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.80x = 352,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,868.25/731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.19

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