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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727, 1,090.24 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727, 1,090.24 and 239.96 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727 : 1,090.24 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727/1,090.24 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727x = 1,090.24 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727x = 261,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,613.99/727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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