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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,093.58 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,093.58 and 267.08 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,093.58 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,093.58 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,093.58 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 292,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,073.35/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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