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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.41, 1,102.51 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.41, 1,102.51 and 345.22 is: 517.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.41 : 1,102.51 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.41/1,102.51 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.41x = 1,102.51 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.41x = 380,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,608.50/735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.55

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