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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.50, 1,092.17 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.50, 1,092.17 and 363.09 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.50 : 1,092.17 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.50/1,092.17 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.50x = 1,092.17 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.50x = 396,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,550.54/728.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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