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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.36, 1,080.54 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.36, 1,080.54 and 330.21 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.36 : 1,080.54 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.36/1,080.54 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.36x = 1,080.54 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.36x = 356,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,805.11/720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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