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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.57, 1,103.67 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.57, 1,103.67 and 273.69 is: 410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.57 : 1,103.67 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.57/1,103.67 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.57x = 1,103.67 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.57x = 302,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,063.44/735.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.65

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