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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.69, 1,101.51 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.69, 1,101.51 and 344.48 is: 516.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.69 : 1,101.51 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.69/1,101.51 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.69x = 1,101.51 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.69x = 379,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,442.66/734.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.47

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