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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.99, 1,103.47 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.99, 1,103.47 and 273.66 is: 410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.99 : 1,103.47 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.99/1,103.47 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.99x = 1,103.47 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.99x = 301,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,974.92/735.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.30

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