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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.02, 1,079.76 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.02, 1,079.76 and 335 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.02 : 1,079.76 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.02/1,079.76 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.02x = 1,079.76 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.02x = 361,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,719.60/720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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