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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.74, 1,103.54 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.74, 1,103.54 and 273.31 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.74 : 1,103.54 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.74/1,103.54 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.74x = 1,103.54 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.74x = 301,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,606.44/735.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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