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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.55, 1,094.41 and 267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.55, 1,094.41 and 267.55 is: 401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.55 : 1,094.41 = 267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.55/1,094.41 = 267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.55x = 1,094.41 × 267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.55x = 292,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,806.99/729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.35

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