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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,092.08 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,092.08 and 266.08 is: 399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,092.08 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,092.08 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,092.08 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 290,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,580.65/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.00

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