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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.33, 1,080.59 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.33, 1,080.59 and 233.44 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.33 : 1,080.59 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.33/1,080.59 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.33x = 1,080.59 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.33x = 252,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,252.93/720.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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