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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.20, 1,099.26 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.20, 1,099.26 and 348 is: 521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.20 : 1,099.26 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.20/1,099.26 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.20x = 1,099.26 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.20x = 382,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,542.48/733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.74

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