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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,091.77 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,091.77 and 337.97 is: 506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,091.77 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,091.77 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,091.77 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 368,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,985.51/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.72

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