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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.01, 1,090.82 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.01, 1,090.82 and 240.11 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.01 : 1,090.82 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.01/1,090.82 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.01x = 1,090.82 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.01x = 261,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,910.14/727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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