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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.44, 1,102.27 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.44, 1,102.27 and 296.28 is: 444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.44 : 1,102.27 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.44/1,102.27 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.44x = 1,102.27 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.44x = 326,580.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,580.56/735.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.06

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