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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.24, 1,101.24 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.24, 1,101.24 and 301.08 is: 450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.24 : 1,101.24 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.24/1,101.24 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.24x = 1,101.24 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.24x = 331,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,561.34/735.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.96

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