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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,090.19 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,090.19 and 240.10 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,090.19 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,090.19 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,090.19 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 261,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,752.49/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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