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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.37, 1,090.83 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.37, 1,090.83 and 240.32 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.37 : 1,090.83 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.37/1,090.83 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.37x = 1,090.83 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.37x = 262,148.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,148.27/727.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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