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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.57, 1,091.08 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.57, 1,091.08 and 240.36 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.57 : 1,091.08 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.57/1,091.08 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.57x = 1,091.08 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.57x = 262,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,251.99/727.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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