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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,102.68 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,102.68 and 273.02 is: 409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,102.68 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,102.68 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,102.68 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 301,048.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,048.18/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.52

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