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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.26, 1,090.88 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.26, 1,090.88 and 362.30 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.26 : 1,090.88 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.26/1,090.88 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.26x = 1,090.88 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.26x = 395,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,225.82/727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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