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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.49, 1,088.31 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.49, 1,088.31 and 360.16 is: 539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.49 : 1,088.31 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.49/1,088.31 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.49x = 1,088.31 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.49x = 391,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,965.73/726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.53

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