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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.47, 1,090.34 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.47, 1,090.34 and 336.95 is: 505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.47 : 1,090.34 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.47/1,090.34 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.47x = 1,090.34 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.47x = 367,384.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,384.19/727.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.01

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