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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.36, 1,101.49 and 345.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.36, 1,101.49 and 345.69 is: 517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.36 : 1,101.49 = 345.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.36/1,101.49 = 345.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.36x = 1,101.49 × 345.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.36x = 380,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,774.08/735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.81

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