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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.49, 1,102.44 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.49, 1,102.44 and 345.27 is: 517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.49 : 1,102.44 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.49/1,102.44 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.49x = 1,102.44 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.49x = 380,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,639.46/735.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.53

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