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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.30, 1,104.46 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.30, 1,104.46 and 273.90 is: 410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.30 : 1,104.46 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.30/1,104.46 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.30x = 1,104.46 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.30x = 302,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,511.59/736.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.85

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