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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727, 1,090.85 and 361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727, 1,090.85 and 361.82 is: 542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727 : 1,090.85 = 361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727/1,090.85 = 361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727x = 1,090.85 × 361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727x = 394,691.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,691.35/727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.90

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