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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.22, 1,091.07 and 240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.22, 1,091.07 and 240.61 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.22 : 1,091.07 = 240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.22/1,091.07 = 240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.22x = 1,091.07 × 240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.22x = 262,522.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,522.35/727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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