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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.00, 1,091.21 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.00, 1,091.21 and 358.06 is: 536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.00 : 1,091.21 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.00/1,091.21 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.00x = 1,091.21 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.00x = 390,716.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,716.18/728.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.70

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