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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.27, 1,093.97 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.27, 1,093.97 and 339.36 is: 509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.27 : 1,093.97 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.27/1,093.97 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.27x = 1,093.97 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.27x = 371,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,246.41/729.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.07

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