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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.60, 1,090.02 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.60, 1,090.02 and 361.32 is: 542.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.60 : 1,090.02 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.60/1,090.02 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.60x = 1,090.02 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.60x = 393,846.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,846.03/726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.04

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