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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.72, 1,093.08 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.72, 1,093.08 and 344 is: 516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.72 : 1,093.08 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.72/1,093.08 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.72x = 1,093.08 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.72x = 376,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,019.52/728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.00

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