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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.42, 1,090.01 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.42, 1,090.01 and 337.34 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.42 : 1,090.01 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.42/1,090.01 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.42x = 1,090.01 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.42x = 367,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,707.54/727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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