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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,103.37 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,103.37 and 273.36 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,103.37 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,103.37 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,103.37 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 301,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,617.22/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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