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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.53, 1,101.16 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.53, 1,101.16 and 272.22 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.53 : 1,101.16 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.53/1,101.16 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.53x = 1,101.16 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.53x = 299,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,757.78/734.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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