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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.15, 1,104.39 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.15, 1,104.39 and 273.94 is: 410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.15 : 1,104.39 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.15/1,104.39 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.15x = 1,104.39 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.15x = 302,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,531.07/736.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.97

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