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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.05, 1,103.31 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.05, 1,103.31 and 273.53 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.05 : 1,103.31 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.05/1,103.31 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.05x = 1,103.31 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.05x = 301,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,791.14/736.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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