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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.64, 1,091.30 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.64, 1,091.30 and 240.78 is: 361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.64 : 1,091.30 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.64/1,091.30 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.64x = 1,091.30 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.64x = 262,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,762.01/727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.12

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