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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.37, 1,093.09 and 343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.37, 1,093.09 and 343.81 is: 515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.37 : 1,093.09 = 343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.37/1,093.09 = 343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.37x = 1,093.09 × 343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.37x = 375,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,815.27/729.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.26

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