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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.72, 1,102.56 and 350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.72, 1,102.56 and 350 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.72 : 1,102.56 = 350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.72/1,102.56 = 350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.72x = 1,102.56 × 350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.72x = 385,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,896/734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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