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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.30, 1,101.52 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.30, 1,101.52 and 272.20 is: 408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.30 : 1,101.52 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.30/1,101.52 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.30x = 1,101.52 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.30x = 299,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,833.74/734.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.33

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