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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.31, 1,104.30 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.31, 1,104.30 and 274.14 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.31 : 1,104.30 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.31/1,104.30 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.31x = 1,104.30 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.31x = 302,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,732.80/736.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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