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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.26, 1,092.52 and 343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.26, 1,092.52 and 343.50 is: 515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.26 : 1,092.52 = 343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.26/1,092.52 = 343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.26x = 1,092.52 × 343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.26x = 375,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,280.62/728.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.31

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