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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.34, 1,080.60 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.34, 1,080.60 and 335.50 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.34 : 1,080.60 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.34/1,080.60 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.34x = 1,080.60 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.34x = 362,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,541.30/720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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