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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.42, 1,101.36 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.42, 1,101.36 and 272.08 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.42 : 1,101.36 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.42/1,101.36 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.42x = 1,101.36 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.42x = 299,658.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,658.03/734.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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