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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.02, 1,081.56 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.02, 1,081.56 and 336 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.02 : 1,081.56 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.02/1,081.56 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.02x = 1,081.56 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.02x = 363,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,404.16/721.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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