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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.64, 1,103.64 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.64, 1,103.64 and 273.44 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.64 : 1,103.64 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.64/1,103.64 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.64x = 1,103.64 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.64x = 301,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,776.39/735.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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