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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.02, 1,080.34 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.02, 1,080.34 and 354.81 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.02 : 1,080.34 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.02/1,080.34 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.02x = 1,080.34 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.02x = 383,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,313.66/720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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