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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.10, 1,093.04 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.10, 1,093.04 and 363.79 is: 545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.10 : 1,093.04 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.10/1,093.04 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.10x = 1,093.04 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.10x = 397,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,637.02/729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.38

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