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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.52, 1,091.27 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.52, 1,091.27 and 240.50 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.52 : 1,091.27 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.52/1,091.27 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.52x = 1,091.27 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.52x = 262,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,453.76/727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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