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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.11, 1,102.31 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.11, 1,102.31 and 266.57 is: 399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.11 : 1,102.31 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.11/1,102.31 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.11x = 1,102.31 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.11x = 293,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,840.57/735.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.72

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