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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.18, 1,090.38 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.18, 1,090.38 and 379.67 is: 569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.18 : 1,090.38 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.18/1,090.38 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.18x = 1,090.38 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.18x = 413,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,984.54/727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.30

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