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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.32, 1,091.02 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.32, 1,091.02 and 361.98 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.32 : 1,091.02 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.32/1,091.02 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.32x = 1,091.02 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.32x = 394,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,927.42/728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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