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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.88, 1,097.88 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.88, 1,097.88 and 348.40 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.88 : 1,097.88 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.88/1,097.88 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.88x = 1,097.88 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.88x = 382,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,501.39/732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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