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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.52, 1,079.28 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.52, 1,079.28 and 334.32 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.52 : 1,079.28 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.52/1,079.28 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.52x = 1,079.28 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.52x = 360,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,824.89/719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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