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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.65, 1,101.45 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.65, 1,101.45 and 344.44 is: 516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.65 : 1,101.45 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.65/1,101.45 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.65x = 1,101.45 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.65x = 379,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,386.11/734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.42

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