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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.72, 1,081.52 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.72, 1,081.52 and 336 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.72 : 1,081.52 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.72/1,081.52 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.72x = 1,081.52 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.72x = 363,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,390.72/720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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