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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734, 1,101 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734, 1,101 and 278 is: 417

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734 : 1,101 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734/1,101 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734x = 1,101 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734x = 306,078
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,078/734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417

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