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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.72, 1,091.58 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.72, 1,091.58 and 240.91 is: 361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.72 : 1,091.58 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.72/1,091.58 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.72x = 1,091.58 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.72x = 262,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,972.54/727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.37

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