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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.74, 1,100.61 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.74, 1,100.61 and 349.26 is: 523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.74 : 1,100.61 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.74/1,100.61 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.74x = 1,100.61 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.74x = 384,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,399.05/733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.89

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