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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.07, 1,090.67 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.07, 1,090.67 and 239.99 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.07 : 1,090.67 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.07/1,090.67 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.07x = 1,090.67 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.07x = 261,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,743.24/727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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