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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,094.22 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,094.22 and 344.24 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,094.22 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,094.22 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,094.22 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 376,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,674.29/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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