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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.20, 1,091.07 and 337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.20, 1,091.07 and 337.39 is: 506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.20 : 1,091.07 = 337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.20/1,091.07 = 337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.20x = 1,091.07 × 337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.20x = 368,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,116.11/727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.21

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