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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,090.87 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,090.87 and 240.17 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,090.87 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,090.87 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,090.87 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 261,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,994.25/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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