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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,103.83 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,103.83 and 297.27 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.04 : 1,103.83 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.04/1,103.83 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.04x = 1,103.83 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.04x = 328,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,134.80/736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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