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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.02, 1,089.75 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.02, 1,089.75 and 361.02 is: 541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.02 : 1,089.75 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.02/1,089.75 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.02x = 1,089.75 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.02x = 393,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,421.55/727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.14

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