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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.37, 1,100.88 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.37, 1,100.88 and 295.50 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.37 : 1,100.88 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.37/1,100.88 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.37x = 1,100.88 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.37x = 325,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,310.04/734.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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