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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.69, 1,093.38 and 363.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.69, 1,093.38 and 363.53 is: 545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.69 : 1,093.38 = 363.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.69/1,093.38 = 363.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.69x = 1,093.38 × 363.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.69x = 397,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,470.96/728.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.46

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