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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,091.96 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,091.96 and 362.94 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,091.96 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,091.96 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,091.96 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 396,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,315.96/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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