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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.32, 1,104.80 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.32, 1,104.80 and 351.52 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.32 : 1,104.80 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.32/1,104.80 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.32x = 1,104.80 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.32x = 388,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,359.30/736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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