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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.55, 1,091.31 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.55, 1,091.31 and 240.59 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.55 : 1,091.31 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.55/1,091.31 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.55x = 1,091.31 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.55x = 262,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,552.82/727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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