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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.48, 1,094.51 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.48, 1,094.51 and 267.28 is: 401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.48 : 1,094.51 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.48/1,094.51 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.48x = 1,094.51 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.48x = 292,540.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,540.63/729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.03

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