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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,091.40 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,091.40 and 342.60 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,091.40 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,091.40 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,091.40 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 373,913.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,913.64/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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