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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.36, 1,092.64 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.36, 1,092.64 and 363.72 is: 544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.36 : 1,092.64 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.36/1,092.64 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.36x = 1,092.64 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.36x = 397,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,415.02/729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.88

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