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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.01, 1,090.98 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.01, 1,090.98 and 362.28 is: 542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.01 : 1,090.98 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.01/1,090.98 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.01x = 1,090.98 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.01x = 395,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,240.23/728.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.90

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