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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.47, 1,091.10 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.47, 1,091.10 and 240.51 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.47 : 1,091.10 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.47/1,091.10 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.47x = 1,091.10 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.47x = 262,420.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,420.46/727.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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