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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.43, 1,103.63 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.43, 1,103.63 and 273.27 is: 410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.43 : 1,103.63 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.43/1,103.63 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.43x = 1,103.63 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.43x = 301,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,591.74/735.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.09

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