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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.41, 1,099.51 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.41, 1,099.51 and 343.22 is: 514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.41 : 1,099.51 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.41/1,099.51 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.41x = 1,099.51 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.41x = 377,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,373.82/733.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.55

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