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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,091.20 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,091.20 and 362.18 is: 543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,091.20 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,091.20 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,091.20 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 395,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,210.82/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.33

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