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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.84, 1,103.64 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.84, 1,103.64 and 273.52 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.84 : 1,103.64 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.84/1,103.64 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.84x = 1,103.64 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.84x = 301,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,873.89/735.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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