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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,104.56 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,104.56 and 346.20 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.68 : 1,104.56 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.68/1,104.56 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.68x = 1,104.56 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.68x = 382,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,398.67/736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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