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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.58, 1,091.51 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.58, 1,091.51 and 240.98 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.58 : 1,091.51 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.58/1,091.51 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.58x = 1,091.51 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.58x = 263,025.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,025.42/727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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