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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.27, 1,080.37 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.27, 1,080.37 and 354.94 is: 532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.27 : 1,080.37 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.27/1,080.37 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.27x = 1,080.37 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.27x = 383,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,464.27/720.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.39

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