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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.31, 1,093.15 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.31, 1,093.15 and 266.54 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.31 : 1,093.15 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.31/1,093.15 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.31x = 1,093.15 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.31x = 291,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,368.20/728.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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