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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.23, 1,101.89 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.23, 1,101.89 and 272.58 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.23 : 1,101.89 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.23/1,101.89 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.23x = 1,101.89 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.23x = 300,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,351.81/735.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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