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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 1,080.36 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 1,080.36 and 335.16 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 1,080.36 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/1,080.36 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 1,080.36 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 362,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,093.46/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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