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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721, 1,081.52 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721, 1,081.52 and 265 is: 397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721 : 1,081.52 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721/1,081.52 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721x = 1,081.52 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721x = 286,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,602.80/721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.51

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