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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.11, 1,092.12 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.11, 1,092.12 and 363.16 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.11 : 1,092.12 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.11/1,092.12 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.11x = 1,092.12 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.11x = 396,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,614.30/728.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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