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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.19, 1,093.65 and 363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.19, 1,093.65 and 363.61 is: 545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.19 : 1,093.65 = 363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.19/1,093.65 = 363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.19x = 1,093.65 × 363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.19x = 397,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,662.08/729.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.35

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