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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.25, 1,093.52 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.25, 1,093.52 and 364.25 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.25 : 1,093.52 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.25/1,093.52 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.25x = 1,093.52 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.25x = 398,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,314.66/729.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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