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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.32, 1,091.52 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.32, 1,091.52 and 363.20 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.32 : 1,091.52 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.32/1,091.52 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.32x = 1,091.52 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.32x = 396,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,440.06/728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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