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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.19, 1,092.53 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.19, 1,092.53 and 234.68 is: 352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.19 : 1,092.53 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.19/1,092.53 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.19x = 1,092.53 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.19x = 256,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,390.06/728.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.09

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