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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.16, 1,080.96 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.16, 1,080.96 and 335.68 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.16 : 1,080.96 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.16/1,080.96 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.16x = 1,080.96 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.16x = 362,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,856.65/720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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