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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,090.74 and 362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,090.74 and 362.21 is: 542.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,090.74 = 362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,090.74 = 362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,090.74 × 362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 395,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,071.48/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.54

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