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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.56, 1,103.36 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.56, 1,103.36 and 273.45 is: 410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.56 : 1,103.36 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.56/1,103.36 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.56x = 1,103.36 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.56x = 301,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,713.79/735.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.18

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