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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.48, 1,090.56 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.48, 1,090.56 and 337.32 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.48 : 1,090.56 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.48/1,090.56 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.48x = 1,090.56 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.48x = 367,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,867.70/727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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