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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.34, 1,104.78 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.34, 1,104.78 and 351.50 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.34 : 1,104.78 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.34/1,104.78 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.34x = 1,104.78 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.34x = 388,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,330.17/736.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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