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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.20, 1,097.34 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.20, 1,097.34 and 347.56 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.20 : 1,097.34 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.20/1,097.34 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.20x = 1,097.34 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.20x = 381,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,391.49/732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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