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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.10, 1,090.02 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.10, 1,090.02 and 293.96 is: 440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.10 : 1,090.02 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.10/1,090.02 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.10x = 1,090.02 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.10x = 320,422.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,422.28/727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.69

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