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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,091.03 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,091.03 and 200.32 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,091.03 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,091.03 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,091.03 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 218,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,551.40/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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