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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.18, 1,097.34 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.18, 1,097.34 and 321.10 is: 481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.18 : 1,097.34 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.18/1,097.34 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.18x = 1,097.34 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.18x = 352,355.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,355.87/732.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.24

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