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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.08, 1,090.75 and 362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.08, 1,090.75 and 362.67 is: 543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.08 : 1,090.75 = 362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.08/1,090.75 = 362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.08x = 1,090.75 × 362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.08x = 395,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,582.30/728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.32

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