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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.68, 1,093.13 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.68, 1,093.13 and 338.49 is: 507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.68 : 1,093.13 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.68/1,093.13 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.68x = 1,093.13 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.68x = 370,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,007.06/728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.77

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