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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.29, 1,090.95 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.29, 1,090.95 and 240.33 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.29 : 1,090.95 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.29/1,090.95 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.29x = 1,090.95 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.29x = 262,188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,188.01/727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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