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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.33, 1,101.29 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.33, 1,101.29 and 295.90 is: 443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.33 : 1,101.29 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.33/1,101.29 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.33x = 1,101.29 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.33x = 325,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,871.71/734.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.77

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