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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.03, 1,100.42 and 343.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.03, 1,100.42 and 343.83 is: 515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.03 : 1,100.42 = 343.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.03/1,100.42 = 343.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.03x = 1,100.42 × 343.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.03x = 378,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,352.77/734.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.45

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