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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.18, 1,103.19 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.18, 1,103.19 and 273.28 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.18 : 1,103.19 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.18/1,103.19 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.18x = 1,103.19 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.18x = 301,479.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,479.76/735.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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