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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.68, 1,090.51 and 361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.68, 1,090.51 and 361.65 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.68 : 1,090.51 = 361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.68/1,090.51 = 361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.68x = 1,090.51 × 361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.68x = 394,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,382.94/727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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