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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.34, 1,091.28 and 342.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.34, 1,091.28 and 342.50 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.34 : 1,091.28 = 342.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.34/1,091.28 = 342.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.34x = 1,091.28 × 342.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.34x = 373,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,763.40/727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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