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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.31, 1,091.66 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.31, 1,091.66 and 265.53 is: 398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.31 : 1,091.66 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.31/1,091.66 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.31x = 1,091.66 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.31x = 289,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,867.15/727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.55

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