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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.85, 1,098.35 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.85, 1,098.35 and 321.27 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.85 : 1,098.35 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.85/1,098.35 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.85x = 1,098.35 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.85x = 352,861.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,861.93/731.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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