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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.28, 1,103.60 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.28, 1,103.60 and 345.48 is: 518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.28 : 1,103.60 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.28/1,103.60 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.28x = 1,103.60 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.28x = 381,271.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,271.73/735.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.54

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