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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.48, 1,098.24 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.48, 1,098.24 and 347.52 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.48 : 1,098.24 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.48/1,098.24 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.48x = 1,098.24 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.48x = 381,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,660.36/732.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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