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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.43, 1,093.01 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.43, 1,093.01 and 363.28 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.43 : 1,093.01 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.43/1,093.01 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.43x = 1,093.01 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.43x = 397,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,064.12/728.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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