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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727, 1,090.42 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727, 1,090.42 and 293.82 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727 : 1,090.42 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727/1,090.42 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727x = 1,090.42 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727x = 320,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,387.20/727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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