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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.44, 1,102.32 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.44, 1,102.32 and 344.97 is: 517.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.44 : 1,102.32 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.44/1,102.32 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.44x = 1,102.32 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.44x = 380,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,267.33/735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.06

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