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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.67, 1,090.16 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.67, 1,090.16 and 240.06 is: 360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.67 : 1,090.16 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.67/1,090.16 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.67x = 1,090.16 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.67x = 261,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,707.60/726.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.15

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