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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.53, 1,102.66 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.53, 1,102.66 and 273.22 is: 409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.53 : 1,102.66 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.53/1,102.66 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.53x = 1,102.66 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.53x = 301,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,268.77/735.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.59

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