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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.50, 1,080.52 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.50, 1,080.52 and 233.44 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.50 : 1,080.52 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.50/1,080.52 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.50x = 1,080.52 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.50x = 252,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,233.30/720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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