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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.24, 1,092.29 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.24, 1,092.29 and 338.07 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.24 : 1,092.29 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.24/1,092.29 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.24x = 1,092.29 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.24x = 369,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,272.89/728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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