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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.07, 1,080.51 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.07, 1,080.51 and 335.32 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.07 : 1,080.51 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.07/1,080.51 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.07x = 1,080.51 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.07x = 362,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,316.61/720.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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