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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.06, 1,101.23 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.06, 1,101.23 and 349.31 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.06 : 1,101.23 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.06/1,101.23 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.06x = 1,101.23 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.06x = 384,672.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,672.97/734.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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