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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.33, 1,093.83 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.33, 1,093.83 and 358.75 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.33 : 1,093.83 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.33/1,093.83 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.33x = 1,093.83 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.33x = 392,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,415.62/729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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