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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,101.28 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,101.28 and 323.28 is: 484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,101.28 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,101.28 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,101.28 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 356,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,021.80/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.94

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