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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,101.96 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,101.96 and 350.28 is: 525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,101.96 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,101.96 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,101.96 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 385,994.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,994.55/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.08

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