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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.51, 1,091.23 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.51, 1,091.23 and 240.56 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.51 : 1,091.23 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.51/1,091.23 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.51x = 1,091.23 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.51x = 262,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,508.42/727.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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