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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.31, 1,091.16 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.31, 1,091.16 and 361.83 is: 542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.31 : 1,091.16 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.31/1,091.16 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.31x = 1,091.16 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.31x = 394,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,814.42/727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.85

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