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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.24, 1,088.40 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.24, 1,088.40 and 360.48 is: 540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.24 : 1,088.40 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.24/1,088.40 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.24x = 1,088.40 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.24x = 392,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,346.43/726.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.24

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