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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,091.32 and 381.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,091.32 and 381.31 is: 571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,091.32 = 381.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,091.32 = 381.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,091.32 × 381.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 416,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,131.23/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.48

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