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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.58, 1,103.55 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.58, 1,103.55 and 273.38 is: 410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.58 : 1,103.55 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.58/1,103.55 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.58x = 1,103.55 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.58x = 301,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,682.98/735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.13

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