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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.32, 1,097.76 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.32, 1,097.76 and 347.36 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.32 : 1,097.76 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.32/1,097.76 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.32x = 1,097.76 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.32x = 381,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,317.91/732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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