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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.46, 1,103.19 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.46, 1,103.19 and 273.22 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.46 : 1,103.19 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.46/1,103.19 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.46x = 1,103.19 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.46x = 301,413.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,413.57/735.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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