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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.88, 1,096.38 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.88, 1,096.38 and 346.68 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.88 : 1,096.38 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.88/1,096.38 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.88x = 1,096.38 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.88x = 380,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,093.02/731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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