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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,102.32 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,102.32 and 272.56 is: 408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,102.32 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,102.32 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,102.32 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 300,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,448.34/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.71

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