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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.49, 1,078.66 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.49, 1,078.66 and 373 is: 558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.49 : 1,078.66 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.49/1,078.66 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.49x = 1,078.66 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.49x = 402,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,339.25/720.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.42

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