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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.53, 1,104.27 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.53, 1,104.27 and 346.32 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.53 : 1,104.27 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.53/1,104.27 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.53x = 1,104.27 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.53x = 382,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,430.79/736.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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