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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.91, 1,103.09 and 350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.91, 1,103.09 and 350.43 is: 525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.91 : 1,103.09 = 350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.91/1,103.09 = 350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.91x = 1,103.09 × 350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.91x = 386,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,554.08/734.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.99

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