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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.25, 1,098.21 and 342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.25, 1,098.21 and 342.01 is: 512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.25 : 1,098.21 = 342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.25/1,098.21 = 342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.25x = 1,098.21 × 342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.25x = 375,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,598.80/732.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.94

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