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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.16, 1,090.82 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.16, 1,090.82 and 240.21 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.16 : 1,090.82 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.16/1,090.82 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.16x = 1,090.82 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.16x = 262,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,024.67/727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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