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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.58, 1,102.94 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.58, 1,102.94 and 302.50 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.58 : 1,102.94 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.58/1,102.94 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.58x = 1,102.94 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.58x = 333,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,639.35/735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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