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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.74, 1,103.64 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.74, 1,103.64 and 273.50 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.74 : 1,103.64 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.74/1,103.64 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.74x = 1,103.64 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.74x = 301,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,840.02/735.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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