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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727, 1,090.38 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727, 1,090.38 and 240.06 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727 : 1,090.38 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727/1,090.38 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727x = 1,090.38 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727x = 261,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,751.17/727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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