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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.27, 1,090.55 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.27, 1,090.55 and 310.74 is: 465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.27 : 1,090.55 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.27/1,090.55 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.27x = 1,090.55 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.27x = 338,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,877.51/727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.96

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