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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.38, 1,091.78 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.38, 1,091.78 and 363.44 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.38 : 1,091.78 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.38/1,091.78 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.38x = 1,091.78 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.38x = 396,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,796.52/728.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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