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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.41, 1,104.02 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.41, 1,104.02 and 273.90 is: 410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.41 : 1,104.02 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.41/1,104.02 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.41x = 1,104.02 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.41x = 302,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,391.08/736.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.63

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