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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.73, 1,098.24 and 347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.73, 1,098.24 and 347.17 is: 520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.73 : 1,098.24 = 347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.73/1,098.24 = 347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.73x = 1,098.24 × 347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.73x = 381,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,275.98/732.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.35

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