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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,093.53 and 339.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,093.53 and 339.15 is: 508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,093.53 = 339.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,093.53 = 339.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,093.53 × 339.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 370,870.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,870.70/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.53

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