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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.00, 1,090.39 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.00, 1,090.39 and 239.99 is: 359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.00 : 1,090.39 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.00/1,090.39 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.00x = 1,090.39 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.00x = 261,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,677.24/727.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.94

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