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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.63, 1,102.14 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.63, 1,102.14 and 349.88 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.63 : 1,102.14 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.63/1,102.14 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.63x = 1,102.14 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.63x = 385,611.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,611.23/734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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