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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.44, 1,090.58 and 362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.44, 1,090.58 and 362.14 is: 542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.44 : 1,090.58 = 362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.44/1,090.58 = 362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.44x = 1,090.58 × 362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.44x = 394,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,942.64/727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.92

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