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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.74, 1,101 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.74, 1,101 and 323.28 is: 485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.74 : 1,101 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.74/1,101 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.74x = 1,101 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.74x = 355,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,931.28/733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.09

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