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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.88, 1,100.64 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.88, 1,100.64 and 350.40 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.88 : 1,100.64 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.88/1,100.64 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.88x = 1,100.64 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.88x = 385,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,664.26/734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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