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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.23, 1,089.96 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.23, 1,089.96 and 336.70 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.23 : 1,089.96 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.23/1,089.96 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.23x = 1,089.96 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.23x = 366,989.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,989.53/727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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