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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.41, 1,094.20 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.41, 1,094.20 and 267.40 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.41 : 1,094.20 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.41/1,094.20 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.41x = 1,094.20 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.41x = 292,589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,589.78/729.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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