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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.19, 1,092.91 and 338.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.19, 1,092.91 and 338.66 is: 507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.19 : 1,092.91 = 338.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.19/1,092.91 = 338.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.19x = 1,092.91 × 338.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.19x = 370,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,124.90/729.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.58

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