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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.12, 1,090.67 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.12, 1,090.67 and 240.21 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.12 : 1,090.67 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.12/1,090.67 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.12x = 1,090.67 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.12x = 261,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,984.39/727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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