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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.28, 1,092.47 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.28, 1,092.47 and 362.97 is: 544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.28 : 1,092.47 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.28/1,092.47 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.28x = 1,092.47 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.28x = 396,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,533.84/728.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.48

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