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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.70, 1,091.55 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.70, 1,091.55 and 363.20 is: 544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.70 : 1,091.55 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.70/1,091.55 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.70x = 1,091.55 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.70x = 396,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,450.96/727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.80

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