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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.41, 1,102.56 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.41, 1,102.56 and 318.50 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.41 : 1,102.56 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.41/1,102.56 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.41x = 1,102.56 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.41x = 351,159.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,159.85/735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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