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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.80, 1,093.08 and 338.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.80, 1,093.08 and 338.79 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.80 : 1,093.08 = 338.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.80/1,093.08 = 338.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.80x = 1,093.08 × 338.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.80x = 370,324.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,324.57/728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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