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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.24, 1,080.12 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.24, 1,080.12 and 330 is: 494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.24 : 1,080.12 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.24/1,080.12 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.24x = 1,080.12 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.24x = 356,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,439.60/720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.89

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