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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.57, 1,101.45 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.57, 1,101.45 and 338.82 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.57 : 1,101.45 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.57/1,101.45 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.57x = 1,101.45 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.57x = 373,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,190.43/734.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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