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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.64, 1,104.95 and 346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.64, 1,104.95 and 346.39 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.64 : 1,104.95 = 346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.64/1,104.95 = 346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.64x = 1,104.95 × 346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.64x = 382,736.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,736.37/736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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