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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.08, 1,091.44 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.08, 1,091.44 and 362.68 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.08 : 1,091.44 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.08/1,091.44 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.08x = 1,091.44 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.08x = 395,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,843.46/728.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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