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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,091.81 and 362.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,091.81 and 362.57 is: 543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,091.81 = 362.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,091.81 = 362.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,091.81 × 362.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 395,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,853.00/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.55

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