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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.67, 1,091.39 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.67, 1,091.39 and 240.66 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.67 : 1,091.39 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.67/1,091.39 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.67x = 1,091.39 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.67x = 262,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,654.52/727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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