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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.36, 1,098.74 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.36, 1,098.74 and 321.58 is: 482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.36 : 1,098.74 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.36/1,098.74 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.36x = 1,098.74 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.36x = 353,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,331.20/732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.45

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