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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.41, 1,090.22 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.41, 1,090.22 and 336.88 is: 504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.41 : 1,090.22 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.41/1,090.22 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.41x = 1,090.22 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.41x = 367,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,270.17/727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.90

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