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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.13, 1,090.22 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.13, 1,090.22 and 240.09 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.13 : 1,090.22 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.13/1,090.22 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.13x = 1,090.22 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.13x = 261,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,749.72/727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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