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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.36, 1,102.01 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.36, 1,102.01 and 323.42 is: 485.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.36 : 1,102.01 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.36/1,102.01 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.36x = 1,102.01 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.36x = 356,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,404.95/734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.33

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