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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.13, 1,102.66 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.13, 1,102.66 and 344.98 is: 517.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.13 : 1,102.66 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.13/1,102.66 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.13x = 1,102.66 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.13x = 380,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,401.20/735.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.46

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