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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.52, 1,103.27 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.52, 1,103.27 and 302.37 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.52 : 1,103.27 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.52/1,103.27 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.52x = 1,103.27 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.52x = 333,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,594.24/735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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