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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,088.28 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,088.28 and 360.30 is: 539.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,088.28 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,088.28 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,088.28 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 392,107.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,107.28/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.56

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