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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,093.28 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,093.28 and 363.68 is: 544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,093.28 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,093.28 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,093.28 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 397,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,604.07/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.84

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