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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.49, 1,101.75 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.49, 1,101.75 and 344.40 is: 516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.49 : 1,101.75 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.49/1,101.75 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.49x = 1,101.75 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.49x = 379,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,442.70/734.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.61

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