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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.34, 1,093.20 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.34, 1,093.20 and 363.39 is: 545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.34 : 1,093.20 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.34/1,093.20 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.34x = 1,093.20 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.34x = 397,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,257.95/728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.43

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