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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.25, 1,080.63 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.25, 1,080.63 and 355.30 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.25 : 1,080.63 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.25/1,080.63 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.25x = 1,080.63 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.25x = 383,947.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,947.84/720.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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