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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729, 1,093.20 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729, 1,093.20 and 266.67 is: 399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729 : 1,093.20 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729/1,093.20 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729x = 1,093.20 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729x = 291,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,523.64/729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.90

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