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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.03, 1,097.83 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.03, 1,097.83 and 321.06 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.03 : 1,097.83 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.03/1,097.83 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.03x = 1,097.83 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.03x = 352,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,469.30/732.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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