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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.33, 1,090.09 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.33, 1,090.09 and 315.99 is: 473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.33 : 1,090.09 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.33/1,090.09 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.33x = 1,090.09 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.33x = 344,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,457.54/727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.59

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