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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.37, 1,090.34 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.37, 1,090.34 and 240.09 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.37 : 1,090.34 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.37/1,090.34 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.37x = 1,090.34 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.37x = 261,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,778.53/727.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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