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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.33, 1,101.50 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.33, 1,101.50 and 272.21 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.33 : 1,101.50 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.33/1,101.50 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.33x = 1,101.50 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.33x = 299,839.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,839.32/734.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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