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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.28, 1,103.28 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.28, 1,103.28 and 350.80 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.28 : 1,103.28 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.28/1,103.28 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.28x = 1,103.28 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.28x = 387,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,030.62/735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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