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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.38, 1,104.39 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.38, 1,104.39 and 274.02 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.38 : 1,104.39 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.38/1,104.39 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.38x = 1,104.39 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.38x = 302,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,624.95/736.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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