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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.22, 1,100.37 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.22, 1,100.37 and 301.14 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.22 : 1,100.37 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.22/1,100.37 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.22x = 1,100.37 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.22x = 331,365.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,365.42/734.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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