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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.04, 1,102.38 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.04, 1,102.38 and 324.28 is: 486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.04 : 1,102.38 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.04/1,102.38 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.04x = 1,102.38 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.04x = 357,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,479.79/735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.34

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