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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.88, 1,102.32 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.88, 1,102.32 and 348.96 is: 523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.88 : 1,102.32 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.88/1,102.32 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.88x = 1,102.32 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.88x = 384,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,665.59/734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.44

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