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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.30, 1,102.75 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.30, 1,102.75 and 273.04 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.30 : 1,102.75 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.30/1,102.75 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.30x = 1,102.75 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.30x = 301,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,091.42/735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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