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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.51, 1,094.46 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.51, 1,094.46 and 267.27 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.51 : 1,094.46 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.51/1,094.46 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.51x = 1,094.46 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.51x = 292,516.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,516.32/729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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