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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.31, 1,090.87 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.31, 1,090.87 and 240.37 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.31 : 1,090.87 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.31/1,090.87 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.31x = 1,090.87 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.31x = 262,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,209.09/727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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