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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.41, 1,102.17 and 349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.41, 1,102.17 and 349.93 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.41 : 1,102.17 = 349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.41/1,102.17 = 349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.41x = 1,102.17 × 349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.41x = 385,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,682.35/734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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