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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.62, 1,103.66 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.62, 1,103.66 and 273.62 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.62 : 1,103.66 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.62/1,103.66 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.62x = 1,103.66 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.62x = 301,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,983.45/735.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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