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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.52, 1,091.84 and 338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.52, 1,091.84 and 338.48 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.52 : 1,091.84 = 338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.52/1,091.84 = 338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.52x = 1,091.84 × 338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.52x = 369,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,566.00/728.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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