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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.01, 1,093.20 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.01, 1,093.20 and 338.95 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.01 : 1,093.20 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.01/1,093.20 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.01x = 1,093.20 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.01x = 370,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,540.14/729.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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