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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.36, 1,091.12 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.36, 1,091.12 and 240.46 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.36 : 1,091.12 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.36/1,091.12 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.36x = 1,091.12 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.36x = 262,366.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,366.79/727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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