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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.34, 1,101.99 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.34, 1,101.99 and 349.38 is: 524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.34 : 1,101.99 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.34/1,101.99 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.34x = 1,101.99 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.34x = 385,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,013.27/734.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.30

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