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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.13, 1,091.03 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.13, 1,091.03 and 336.88 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.13 : 1,091.03 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.13/1,091.03 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.13x = 1,091.03 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.13x = 367,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,546.19/727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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