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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.21, 1,090.89 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.21, 1,090.89 and 240.15 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.21 : 1,090.89 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.21/1,090.89 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.21x = 1,090.89 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.21x = 261,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,977.23/727.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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