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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,093.83 and 339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,093.83 and 339.29 is: 508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,093.83 = 339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,093.83 = 339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,093.83 × 339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 371,120.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,120.11/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.87

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