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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.55, 1,091.34 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.55, 1,091.34 and 240.42 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.55 : 1,091.34 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.55/1,091.34 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.55x = 1,091.34 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.55x = 262,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,379.96/727.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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