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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.52, 1,101.95 and 272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.52, 1,101.95 and 272.31 is: 408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.52 : 1,101.95 = 272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.52/1,101.95 = 272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.52x = 1,101.95 × 272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.52x = 300,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,075.26/734.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.53

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