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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.71, 1,091.76 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.71, 1,091.76 and 240.81 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.71 : 1,091.76 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.71/1,091.76 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.71x = 1,091.76 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.71x = 262,906.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,906.73/727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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