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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.37, 1,094.32 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.37, 1,094.32 and 364.08 is: 546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.37 : 1,094.32 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.37/1,094.32 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.37x = 1,094.32 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.37x = 398,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,420.03/729.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.25

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