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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.37, 1,101.59 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.37, 1,101.59 and 344.27 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.37 : 1,101.59 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.37/1,101.59 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.37x = 1,101.59 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.37x = 379,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,237.16/734.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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