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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.36, 1,098.58 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.36, 1,098.58 and 347.48 is: 521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.36 : 1,098.58 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.36/1,098.58 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.36x = 1,098.58 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.36x = 381,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,734.58/732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.24

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