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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.36, 1,102.82 and 296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.36, 1,102.82 and 296.47 is: 444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.36 : 1,102.82 = 296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.36/1,102.82 = 296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.36x = 1,102.82 × 296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.36x = 326,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,948.81/735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.61

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