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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.68, 1,080 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.68, 1,080 and 355.10 is: 532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.68 : 1,080 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.68/1,080 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.68x = 1,080 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.68x = 383,508
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,508/720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.15

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