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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.53, 1,093.30 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.53, 1,093.30 and 363.50 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.53 : 1,093.30 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.53/1,093.30 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.53x = 1,093.30 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.53x = 397,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,408.17/729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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