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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.18, 1,103.31 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.18, 1,103.31 and 273.03 is: 409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.18 : 1,103.31 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.18/1,103.31 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.18x = 1,103.31 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.18x = 301,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,236.73/735.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.74

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