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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.53, 1,108.49 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.53, 1,108.49 and 349.11 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.53 : 1,108.49 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.53/1,108.49 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.53x = 1,108.49 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.53x = 386,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,983.20/739.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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