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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.27, 1,097.79 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.27, 1,097.79 and 321.10 is: 481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.27 : 1,097.79 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.27/1,097.79 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.27x = 1,097.79 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.27x = 352,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,493.27/732.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.37

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