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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.52, 1,101.24 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.52, 1,101.24 and 350.04 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.52 : 1,101.24 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.52/1,101.24 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.52x = 1,101.24 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.52x = 385,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,478.05/734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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