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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.58, 1,101.51 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.58, 1,101.51 and 272.39 is: 408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.58 : 1,101.51 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.58/1,101.51 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.58x = 1,101.51 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.58x = 300,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,034.80/734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.44

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