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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.52, 1,100.74 and 344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.52, 1,100.74 and 344.37 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.52 : 1,100.74 = 344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.52/1,100.74 = 344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.52x = 1,100.74 × 344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.52x = 379,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,061.83/734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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