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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.02, 1,090.35 and 264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.02, 1,090.35 and 264.71 is: 397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.02 : 1,090.35 = 264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.02/1,090.35 = 264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.02x = 1,090.35 × 264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.02x = 288,629.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,629.27/727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.00

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