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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.56, 1,092.30 and 338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.56, 1,092.30 and 338.23 is: 507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.56 : 1,092.30 = 338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.56/1,092.30 = 338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.56x = 1,092.30 × 338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.56x = 369,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,448.63/728.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.09

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