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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.18, 1,101.36 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.18, 1,101.36 and 301.28 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.18 : 1,101.36 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.18/1,101.36 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.18x = 1,101.36 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.18x = 331,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,817.74/734.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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