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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.16, 1,091.40 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.16, 1,091.40 and 362.72 is: 544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.16 : 1,091.40 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.16/1,091.40 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.16x = 1,091.40 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.16x = 395,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,872.61/727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.41

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