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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.31, 1,099.98 and 343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.31, 1,099.98 and 343.21 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.31 : 1,099.98 = 343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.31/1,099.98 = 343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.31x = 1,099.98 × 343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.31x = 377,524.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,524.14/733.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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