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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.05, 1,090.53 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.05, 1,090.53 and 239.94 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.05 : 1,090.53 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.05/1,090.53 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.05x = 1,090.53 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.05x = 261,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,661.77/727.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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