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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.09, 1,090.52 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.09, 1,090.52 and 240.14 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.09 : 1,090.52 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.09/1,090.52 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.09x = 1,090.52 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.09x = 261,877.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,877.47/727.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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