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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.67, 1,091.05 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.67, 1,091.05 and 337.43 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.67 : 1,091.05 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.67/1,091.05 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.67x = 1,091.05 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.67x = 368,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,153.00/727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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